News Details
Raikkonen ‘wondered what others were doing' on first lap
Kimi Raikkonen says he wondered what his rivals were doing as he gained 10 places on an extraordinary opening lap to Formula 1’s Portuguese Grand Prix. Alfa Romeo racer Raikkonen started from 16th place and was the only driver outside of the top 10 to do so on Soft rubber on an Algarve circuit that lacked grip and had been slightly dampened by a light rain shower. But while Raikkonen passed rivals on harder tyres with relative ease he also worked his way past opponents on Softs, including Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo and Red Bull’s Alexander Albon. Raikkonen held a position inside the top six after the frantic opening couple of laps – though regressed through the order thereafter and...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Watch: Kimi Raikkonen Cuts Through The Field On...
Kimi Raikkonen started the Portuguese Grand Prix in 16th position, but...
5y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Sainz 'annoyed' to be outside top ten in driver...
Carlos Sainz admits that it's annoying to still be outside the top ten in...
5y ago from F1i.com
F1 Qualifying Today – What Time Is Qualifying For...
Formula One will return to Portugal for the first time since 1996 this...
5y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Sole DRS zone for Formula 1's inaugural Algarve visit
The FIA has confirmed that just a single DRS zone will be in use for this...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez buries 10-year clash with Valentino...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Fabio Quartararo feels he needs to...
Fabio Quartararo is using the MotoGP winter break to recharge and...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo rates his 2025 MotoGP campaign 5/10
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP exploring options to return to China after...
MotoGP series promoter Dorna is reportedly considering a return to China...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
JHR retains Sting Ray Robb for second season
Juncos Hollinger Racing has confirmed that Sting Ray Robb will remain...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sting Ray Robb to continue with Juncos Racing for 2026...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Aggressive testing schedule planned ahead of Mick...
Following confirmation Mick Schumacher will make a switch to IndyCar next...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher joins RLL in IndyCar switch
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Mick Schumacher will...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai upgrading Rally2 car to “cover all bases”...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Why WRC drivers thought Rally Saudi Arabia was too...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier on matching Sebastien Loeb’s record...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Been way above the rest these last few games', 'Our...
Arsenal fans are in awe of Mikel Merino after the Spaniard's performance...
45m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Saka seals Arsenal win over Brentford as Gunners...
Arsenal reopened their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Merino and Saka on target as Arsenal secure victory...
Highlights from the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brentford.
1h ago from SkySports.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 2-0 Brentford
Arsenal got back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Brentford on...
25m ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton 2026 plans revealed by Sky Sports F1 insider
Lewis Hamilton is on the ropes after a disastrous... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
What a prediction! Stunning Lando Norris prophecy emerges...
A crazy prediction involving McLaren title... Read More »
55m ago from GPFans.com
Montoya: Hadjar being sacrificed, Lindblad is not ready for...
Montoya cast doubt over Red Bull’s 2026... Read More »
2h ago from GrandPrix247.com
