Fernando Alonso Welcomes Kimi Raikkonen's Return to Formula 1
Fernando Alonso says he is delighted he will share the track with Kimi Raikkonen next year, following the Finn's return to Formula 1 with Lotus.
Raikkonen, who left the sport at the end of 2009, has secured a two-year deal with Lotus Renault to return to grand prix racing in 2012.
Alonso believes the Finn's comeback is good news for the sport.
\"I welcome him back. He's a great driver,\" Alonso said during a press conference in Madrid.
\"He's one of the drivers with the biggest talent on the grid, a world champion, a wonderful person... So it's going to be a pleasure to race alongside him.\"
\"I'm not comparing him with anyone, but it's not the same to start a race and get to the first corner and have Kimi Raikkonen alongside you than having a young driver or a rookie. Fighting with champions like this gives you a different feeling and more security.\"
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Raikkonen, who left the sport at the end of 2009, has secured a two-year deal with Lotus Renault to return to grand prix racing in 2012.
Alonso believes the Finn's comeback is good news for the sport.
\"I welcome him back. He's a great driver,\" Alonso said during a press conference in Madrid.
\"He's one of the drivers with the biggest talent on the grid, a world champion, a wonderful person... So it's going to be a pleasure to race alongside him.\"
\"I'm not comparing him with anyone, but it's not the same to start a race and get to the first corner and have Kimi Raikkonen alongside you than having a young driver or a rookie. Fighting with champions like this gives you a different feeling and more security.\"
Full article: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/96804
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