Raikkonen upbeat, predicts a close season

by - 3/08/2009 09:57:00 p.m.

The fifth and final day of testing at Jerez was also affected by the weather, as it was cloudy, with occasional rain and strong gusts of wind.

In addition to Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen, five other teams continued to test for the final day.

The team worked on engine and gearbox reliability, evaluated tyres and development of some aerodynamic components, as well as carrying out some practice pit stops, including refuelling.

"Today, we were able to compare various set-ups aimed at the tyres," Raikkonen said after posting the second fastest time. "One of the novelties for this year, compared to last season is that I have a good feeling on the slick tyres.

"I think the teams all seem very closely matched and this makes me think that the coming season will be particularly close," he added.

Ferrari resumes its test programme next Monday at Circuit de Catalunya.

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