Share

KIMI DEFENDS TYRE 'GAMBLE'

accreditation

The Finn, desperate to close a big gap to title leader Fernando Alonso, speared into the wall and sparked a safety debate after flat spotting a 'single race' tyre last Sunday.

"There was no point stopping," Kimi, 25, told the BBC.

"We wanted to win the race and ... I think we could have."

Raikkonen said the problem with pitting for a new tyre was not only losing the race, but facing further FIA penalty.

"Maybe they would have said it is not bad enough (to change)," he stated, "so we took the gamble."

However, while the German race was a blow to Raikkonen's championship rush, he backed away from claims the ultimate '05 objective is now out of reach.

"We will just try to win the next races," said 'iceman' Kimi, "and see where we end up."

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE