Q:What has changed in your working method compared to your time at McLaren ?

Raikkonen: ''They are both very strong teams but different in many aspects but I'm not going to make comparisons on specific things. Certainly, at Ferrari there's more 'warmth', I feel more part of the family... And then the podium at Monza, so much emotion. The Italian fans are the best in the world.''

Q: There are millions of tifosi all over the world. Monza is crowded with Ferrari fans. What does the Iceman feel sitting in his car ?

Raikkonen: ''First of all I am lucky because my work and passion coincide. Being a Ferrari driver is special, something different, especially in Italy. It's true, standing on the podium at Monza is fantastic: I was there in 2006 with Schumacher, when he announced his retirement, a year later I stood there again as a Ferrari driver. This time I hope to be on the highest step of the podium in Monza !''

Q: What other sports apart from motorracing and snowboarding do you like ? Football ? What would you have done if hadn't become a racing driver ?

Raikkonen: ''I like all every sort of motorracing whereas in terms of teamsport I love icehockey, which is a very popular game in Scandivian countries. Perhaps I would have liked to be a hockey player and as a boy I was pretty good at it, but the training sessions were much too early in the morning and I love to sleep ! Anyway, motorsport in general, and as far as I'm concerned, Formula 1 is the top. I've already had great satisfaction here. And I will continue to drive for as long as I enjoy doing it.''

Q: Is there a track that fascinates you more than the others ?

Raikkonen: ''I like Spa and Suzuka a lot, but I also love driving through the streets of Monaco.''

Q: Why do you struggle to laugh ?

Raikkonen: ''I don't struggle but, you know, everyone expresses his emotions in the way that comes most natural. It would be a lot worse if I were laughing every minute. And then the people that know me know that I do laugh, you bet.''

Q: What road car do you drive ? Raikkonen: ''Usually an Alfa Romeo 159.'' Q: Apart from aiming for a second title, will you be learning Italian ?

Raikkonen: ''I already know some words but it's difficult to find the time to learn a new language. And in the team we often speak English considering there are a lot of people from different countries.''

Q: Do your mechanics teach you the Italian anthem ?

Raikkonen: ''No, they knew that I sing false !''

Q: Do you do rituals before the start of the race to prevent bad luck ?

Raikkonen: ''No, no gestures or rituals, I try to sleep as much as possible.''

Q: Have you ever thought to eliminate a rival during a race ?

Raikkonen: ''No, never.''

Q: How come Finland has so many good drivers ?

Raikkonen: ''Perhaps because we have to drive in difficult conditions for most part of the year due to the climate.''

Q: What's it like driving faster than 300 km/h in a Formula 1 car ?

Q: How do you feel just before the start of a race ?