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Raikkonen: "I want to win again "

May 15, 2009 · Posted by Kimi Raikkonen
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Maranello - Sometimes motor sports is like that. You’re trying extremely hard to improve, but then nothing goes right, like it happened in Spain. An incredible series of negative moments and the wrong decisions made it a very bad weekend for me.

The only positive aspect is that the car’s performance has improved a lot compared to the last four races: the hard work over the last weeks is leading somewhere. Right from the start I noticed that the car had improved and that there was a great potential to be used; not just in the last race, but for the whole season. The qualifying was a bad thing. We took the wrong decision and paid an extremely high price. That was a terrible moment. Unfortunately the race was very short for me, but at least we could see that we were competitive. I had a good start, although it was difficult for me to see the light and I left when I saw that the other cars moved. I’m sure that I could have made some points, because the car went very well. I was about to pass Heidfeld on the first lap when the safety car came out and that possibility was gone. After that it was difficult to overtake, although I was faster. But I wouldn’t have finished the race anyway. The electronic control for the accelerator stopped working, due to a hydraulic problem and I had to stop next to the track. After five races I’ve got only three points. The fight for the Championship is really difficult now, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not motivated. I want to win again and I’m sure that we will do it. We’ll keep on working on the car to make it more competitive and especially more reliable. We could see already that hard work pays. The next race is at Monaco, where I had some great weekends, but it’s a very difficult race. It would be great to fight for a position on the podium, but this track is even more unpredictable than others. The qualifying will be even more decisive and one should not make even one mistake.

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  • Friday, 15 May 2009 04:32 by 敖傲Pride
    kimi, in Spain the car progress is obvious to all, we believe Ferrari has done everything possible to improve the car. Therefore, we believe that your car is very competitive. While in Spain have committed some serious mistakes, but we know that is not only your fault. I believe in Monaco, you can make a comeback. Refueling kimi, and we look forward to your wonderful performance!
  • Friday, 15 May 2009 07:05 by Tatin
    The return of FERRARI from disasters is alwaz great disastrous for the rivals. so KIMI, its truly not over yet and with god's help and luck its going to be in MONACO to see you and FELIPE both in podium........ GOOD LUCK
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 02:14 by Lynn
    Kimi, we have faith in you. For sure you will win again! We know you want to win again! Go Kimi, go Ferrari!!!
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 11:57 by IceGalicianGirl
    Yeah Kimi, you can, you can win again. I believe in you! I always believed and I will believe in you! The championship isn't impossible FOR YOU, fight! I was in Barcelona..it was very sad, but now we must get up and fight! Now, you have a good car for win races. GO KIMI! Hopefully you can win in Monaco and Ferrari!
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 12:22 by Yvone
    Never give up, it is the priority~
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 02:05 by Lau Peng Weng
    Kimi you are my champion so no matter what happens to you i will always stand behind you... GO..GO..GO
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 04:11 by minh
    Yes...Kimi, you just race not for money nor fame, you race just for who you are... yes you are Kimi Raikkonen. Race and win for you and those fans who trust and love you best
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 04:33 by minh
    In Monaco, track is very narrow hence it's hard but it seems to be ur advantage isn't (^.^) in every bad situation always has its own usefulness, even a stopped clock shows twice time correct every day...hope u r strong as always
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 05:36 by mel
    Kimi,Good luck and best wishes.
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 10:56 by carmen lalana
    Kimi don´t loose the faith, I´m sure you´ll be on the podium really soon, you´ll get it, I´m sure. We were very sad when we saw that you had a problem in the car in Montmeló because we wanted to see you on the podium, but it wasn´t your fault. You are the best formula one driver and I strongly believe that soon you´ll be back on the podium. So please Kimi, keep fighting and keep flying, Ferrari and your supporters need and want to see you on the top as soon as possible. We believe in you, go Kimi go!!! As we say in Spain, Aupa Kimi and best, best wishes and all the luck for Monte Carlo!!!
  • Saturday, 16 May 2009 11:19 by Gina Nadalini
    I´m not sure if you read this comments. I know you don't care what people think but, even so, I want you to know I really think you can win this next race, you have the car to do so now. You can and you know it, don't even think in what could go wrong. You will get the poll and then P1, go get them!!!
  • Sunday, 17 May 2009 09:48 by Jim
    Another unlucky weekend in Montmelo. Although your car have improved and I am one hundred per cent sure about your driving skills. You are the best driver ever for me and not only because of titles but for your driving style and the way who you win them (remember Sao Paulo and that in the final lap,who you were sure for the title was yours, you do the fastest lap in the race). Good luck ICEMAN.
  • Monday, 18 May 2009 12:00 by Timi
    Just keep on fighting, and be yourself, because we like you the way you are Iceman. Timi
  • Monday, 18 May 2009 11:48 by dilip
    Kimi, Please qualify with a light fuel load and get pole position. With P1 on the starting grid and all the improvements in the car, I am sure this weekend you are sure to win. Looking forward to your first of the many wins that are sure to come for the rest of this season. May god be with you!
  • Tuesday, 19 May 2009 02:24 by Minh
    Kimi, just show who you have been... I love this and I'm inspired because of you... I grasp that you have your own difficulties and it's unfair to say "you must go and fight" always. You are a human like everyone else and you win or lose is very natural...(^.^) We're sad when you're not win and we know you are too... But trust me that you are always our hero in track no matter how much you score. Good luck to you KiMi
  • Tuesday, 19 May 2009 02:47 by Minh
    Kimi, Me and my friends from Viet Nam (may you dont know our country) are always your best fans in the world! always be your side in every circumstance ^.^ Minh
  • Tuesday, 19 May 2009 09:20 by rupert
    The comeback will be sweet, honey sweet. Show the other drivers how to win with style. Monaco is very challenging, but hey they don't call you iceman for nothing. Be positive and do what you do best racing!!!! We believe in you. Good Luck
  • Tuesday, 19 May 2009 11:19 by Mandy
    Kimi... No doubt, you are THE BEST!!!
  • Tuesday, 19 May 2009 03:02 by Daniela
    we know you can win again!!! you are the best... you never give up!! and we always support you!! no matter what! I want to see you winning in monaco! I´ll pray for that! Go kimi!!

 

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