Kimi Raikkonen blames himself for qualifying mistakes
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Defending Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen blamed himself for a disappointing sixth-place finish in Saturday's qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, a performance that gifted Lewis Hamilton a chance to extend his overall lead in the standings.
Raikkonen foresees a difficult task in Sunday's 70-lap race at Hungaroring circuit, which is notoriously difficult to overtake and where his Ferrari team hasn't won since 2004 with Michael Schumacher.
The Finn, third in the standings behind Hamilton and Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa, has struggled since winning the Spanish GP in April, with only two podiums in the five races since.
Still, the 28-year-old Raikkonen remained confident about putting on a good performance having already triumphed on this winding course three years ago in a McLaren.
Raikkonen foresees a difficult task in Sunday's 70-lap race at Hungaroring circuit, which is notoriously difficult to overtake and where his Ferrari team hasn't won since 2004 with Michael Schumacher.
"The car wasn't too bad, but I went off and couldn't stay on the circuit," Raikkonen said, seemingly at odds to find a reason for his mistakes. "I didn't really have it together."
The Finn, third in the standings behind Hamilton and Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa, has struggled since winning the Spanish GP in April, with only two podiums in the five races since.
Still, the 28-year-old Raikkonen remained confident about putting on a good performance having already triumphed on this winding course three years ago in a McLaren.
"It was my mistake and it's going to cost us some points," Raikkonen said. "In the race, it should be fine. We have a good car but the biggest difficulty is to get past anybody."
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