ROME - FORMER world champion Kimi Raikkonen complained that rain had hampered his testing of the new F60 Ferrari on Tuesday but said he was still satisfied with his run out.

It was the second day running at the famous Mugello track just outside Florence that Raikkonen had to battle the elements as well as all the new changes to the car implemented at the behest of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).

He did at least manage to improve on the previous day though, setting a best time of 1min 33.92sec over his 42 laps compared with 1:34.43 the previous day when he completed 54 circuits.

'It's always nice to drive a new car for the first time,' said the 2007 world champion.

'Unfortunately because of the weather we were not able to push to the limit, but these things happen'.

'All the same, first impressions are positive and, above all, it's important that we didn't have any particular technical problems.'

One of the main uncertainties ahead of the new season is the new Kers system, designed to recuperate kinetic energy.

'Already on the first day the Kers gave positive outcomes,' added the Finn.

Raikkonen's Brazilian team-mate Felipe Massa will take over the testing reins on Wednesday and Thursday hoping for better weather.

[via AFP]