Former F1 driver Karl Wendlinger has said that he is extremely impressed with the performance of Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus in the 2012 Formula 1 season so far.

Raikkonen raced in the World Rally Championship during the last couple of years and returned to the sport with the Enstone based team. He has performed tremendously well in the season so far and has astonished everyone with his superb driving skills.

Although, he has not been able to claim victory in the season until now, nevertheless, he has secured five podium finishes and has successfully scored some competitive points for his team in the championship fight.

Meanwhile, Wendlinger has said that the Finnish driver has got an amazing talent as he strike back really well after remaining out of the game for the last two years.  

“He is at a very high level,” Wendlinger said. “After a two year break, to have a lot of podiums already is sensational. He is very fast in the races and again and again is going for the wins.”

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