Kimi Raikkonen has explained how he has “unfinished business” at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, after the Finn suffered two slightly uncompetitive races back in 2008 and 2009 when Raikkonen last raced in F1. In 2008, Raikkonen crashed out of the race, whereas in 2009 the ‘Iceman’ could only manage 10th for Ferrari.
This season, however, has seen the 2007 World Champion consistently finish in the points on a regular basis. Due to his unparalleled consistency, Kimi Raikkonen currently sits 3rd in the Drivers’ Championship with 141 points scored, and is only 38 points behind Championship leader Fernando Alonso. Once again, the Finn is targeting yet another podium finish, but it’s unquestionable that he and Lotus are well overdue for a race victory.
“I really like going to Singapore. I have some unfinished business after my two GPs there so far, as I have never scored a point.” Explained Kimi Raikkonen, who is still searching for his first win of the season. “That doesn’t mean I’m not quick there as I’ve been told I still hold the lap record from 2008. I crashed while fighting for fifth place that year and finished down in tenth in 2009, so I want better this time. Obviously, the podium is a target again. We have had six podiums so far and scored as many points as the top guys in last few races. We have managed to get everything out of our package. Hopefully we are able to carry on in the next races, too.”
Kimi Raikkonen has remained coy on whether or not he can challenge the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso for the Drivers’ Championship, regardless of the fact he is only one point behind the McLaren driver. If Hamilton or Alonso suffer bad results in the upcoming races, Raikkonen will undoubtedly be ready to pounce and progress further up the Championship standings.
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