Former F1 Driver John Watson Says Kimi Raikkonen Needs Track Time

by - 1/01/2012 11:47:00 p.m.

\"Kimi Raikkonen's biggest challenge to recovering his form on returning to Formula 1 in 2012 will be the limited [driving] time prior to the start of the season. 

That is the view of five-time grand prix winner John Watson. 

Speaking at AUTOSPORT International, former Brabham and McLaren driver Watson said that while Raikkonen would have to re-acclimatise to single-seaters, he didn't expect the Finn to take as long as Michael Schumacher had to hit full stride again. 

\"Six active world champions in Formula is unprecedented and it's truly exciting,\" said Watson. \"Whether Raikkonen, on his return in the Lotus, [can make a success of it] will be interesting.\" 

Full article: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96976

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