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For the first year of his F1 comeback, the Finn finished third in the world championship and succeed to see the checkered flag of every Grands Prix, scoring points in 19 races on 20.
Turun Sanomat newspaper suggested his impressive record, having finished almost every single grand prix in the points this year.
"It's better than having a reputation for crashing every race," the Lotus driver smiled. Was he referring to his team mate, Romain Grosjean?
Then, this could give rise to a reputation for not fighting in the race.
"You don't get past me easily, but I also don't fight like crazy if there is no possibility to hold them behind, because you just end up losing time and they'll eventually get past anyway," added Kimi Raikkonen.
Turun Sanomat newspaper suggested his impressive record, having finished almost every single grand prix in the points this year.
"It's better than having a reputation for crashing every race," the Lotus driver smiled. Was he referring to his team mate, Romain Grosjean?
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| Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault, in Monza. (Photo: WRi2) |
Then, this could give rise to a reputation for not fighting in the race.
"You don't get past me easily, but I also don't fight like crazy if there is no possibility to hold them behind, because you just end up losing time and they'll eventually get past anyway," added Kimi Raikkonen.