Räikkönen started from 13th in the Sochi Grand Prix, winning some places after a poor period of time due to starting penalties. The former world champion got off to a great start, already 10th on the opening lap, but since he started changing wheels relatively early, For a long time it seemed that they would not get together to score.
However, rain favored Raikkonen and Alfa Romeo, thanks to the timely decision. They moved from thirteenth to eighth.
“I would have preferred to finish a little more… We started well, we also won some positions, then the Alps [Esteban Ocon] I drove the car behind most of the race. “I felt the car behaved well, but we were too slow to move forward,” the Finn said of the Sochi race.
“We drove behind him for most of the race. I felt I could get a better pace, but I didn’t get a chance to overtake the strait. Fortunately, we made a good decision, I already felt like the track was very wet and we were among those who came out to change wheels as soon as possible, And that paid off in the end.”
Räikkönen switched to the medium tires on lap 47, so he was able to get ahead of Sergio Perez, George Russell and Lance Stroll. but how Was the Finnish driver’s rally experience significant on the slippery rainy track?
The 2007 champion replied: “No, no, not really.” “In the rainy conditions the tires were clearly not the best, but we stood out at the right moment and had a good pace the last few laps so we were able to pass a few cars. It’s not that bad.”
Eighth place in Sochi was Raikkonen’s best result so far this season.
