F1: 2015 Ferrari big step up on last year's model, says Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen says that the new Ferrari is a big step forward from the car with which the team finished last season.
The Finn was second fastest on Tuesday, after running 92 laps.
“It was a positive first day, a lot of improvements in areas where we had difficulties,” he said. “And obviously it's just a first day, and unfortunately the weather was pretty bad today. Somehow the circuit stayed damp for most of the day, but I think we had good running and we got some mileage. A big thanks to the team who built us a reasonably good starting point. It was a good first day.
“The whole package is quite a bit better than how we finished last year. Now we've improved in all areas. It's just the first day and there are a lot of things to do, and a lot of things to try and improve, but it's definitely a positive start and we have something to work with.
“It's too early to speak about results. Like I said we had a good, positive first day, and Sebastian had a good couple of days. There's a good team. We'll try to do our best, and I'm sure if we keep doing our work as a team we'll push forward as a team with two cars, improving things, we can get some good results. What it will be, time will tell. We definitely going in the right direction, for sure, that's the good thing. We'll have to wait and see in the races.”
Asked about having close pal Vettel as a teammate, Kimi added: “We have a good relationship and I think we can push the team forward, and obviously try to beat each other on the circuit. I'm sure we''ll have some fun. The atmosphere in the team is already very good, and hopefully we'll get some good results this year that will help the situation. So far, so good, but it's early days.”
