KIMI RAIKKONEN WANTS RACE VICTORY IN THE SEASON AHEAD
Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen has said that he wants to win a race in the season ahead after securing an inspiring second podium finish in 2012 European Grand Prix held at Valencia Street Circuit on June 24.
Raikkonen has performed quite convincingly in the season until now and has secured three podium finishes. However, he insisted that he wants to achieve more and is positively looking forward to claim victory in the forthcoming races with his competitive car.
“If you asked me before the start of season whether I would be happy with podiums I would have said yes, but now I've had some good results, I want more,” Raikkonen said. “In last few races results haven't been as strong as I've wanted. We've finished well but I'm disappointed not to have a win yet. We just have to get everything together and I'm sure it can come.”
The Finnish driver is presently standing at 6th place in the drivers’ championship with 73 points. Moreover, he is 20 points ahead of his teammate, Romain Grosjean and just 2 points behind Nico Rosberg of Mercedes.
Furthermore, he said that he is targeting to perform well in the British GP which is to be held at Silverstone Circuit on July 8. In addition, he expressed his views about his sound affiliation with the track of the next race.
“When you win in Silverstone, it gives such a good feeling. You have to get everything exactly right. I won there in Formula Renault and then with Ferrari in 2007,” he said.
The Enstone based team has emerged as one of the most competent teams in this year’s championship and are presently standing at third place in the constructors’ championship with 126 points. Besides, they are 11 points behind McLaren and 4 points ahead of Ferrari.
It will be important to note that the current season has been quite unpredictable so far and the Spaniard, Fernando Alonso of Ferrari is the only driver who has won two races. Over and above, it will be quite interesting to see how the season will progress for all the contenders.
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