Has Raikkonens stock fallen in your eyes?

Question

I always thought Raikkonen was an amazing driver when he was at mclaren. Very quick and he didnt make too many mistakes. But since he's been at Ferrari I have lost all respect for him. He's not only being matched by Massa, who i dont rate at all, but hes regularly being beaten by him.

Ive never been so disappointed by a driver. Hes clearly no schumacher like we were all expecting. If michael had've stayed i reckon he would have wiped the floor with Raikkonen.

Answer 1

I echo your feeling.

I hope Ferrari can get Alonso for next season. A raging bull couldn't take away that mans spirit.

Answer 2

It really has for me... he was due a world championship, but last year wasn't the year he deserved it... He was much better at McLaren, as he was put under pressure to perform... I think 2005 was probably his best year... 2006 had good performances but the car wasn't good enough... and since he's been at Ferrari he has been easily matched by Massa (who has markedly improved over the last 3 years, but has never had the edge needed to win a championship, despite being in the best car)

I think Schumi would destroy him... the only drivers who could give Michael a real are Alonso, Hakkinen and Hill... Raikkonen for all his speed isn't as good as these guys... I suspect Hamilton is, and could be a whole lot better too...

Answer 3

I don't know what's going on with him lately but I think he'll pick up the pace soon. The car wasn't too good at Hockenheim. Hopefully, in the next race he will up his game and show the world that he truly is world champion. If anyone's stock has fallen in my eyes, it would be Heikki.

Answer 4

What Kimi display in front of the public is cool, so it is the reason we call him "Iceman". I admit that Kimi seems to hit the skids this year and there is no sign of improvement, which disappoint me mostly.

Answer 5

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Yes, he seems seriously unmotivated.

If so, he should move over and make room in F1 for the likes of Grosjean, etc

GATORADE - keep using that. I couldn't have walked away.

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Answer 6

GATORADE - you can't keep on using that !!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Gatorade it was the kids mother who knocked the kid down. But he should have gone back to help I agree. What is weird is how that kids mother was so busy getting an autograph, he has to signal to her to go and check the kid was okay.

Here's another one, and maybe this will improve your current opinion of him a little.

http://cdn-ll-static.viddler.com/flash/s...

Sorry back to the question at hand. Has Raikkonens stock fallen in my eyes? A little, his driving style has changed, but he did make quite a few mistakes at McLaren, and he's making less at Ferrari, but he doesn't retain the same aggressive racing manner. I think 2005 kind of broke him a bit, winning the most races doesn't mean that you win the championship, so now he seems content with collecting points.

Answer 8

u know, im a firm believer that if raikkonnen was driving properly this yr this championship would be close to if not over already.

Answer 9

As a racecar driver and as a person.    He seems unmotivated on the track and after seeing this clip, i see he is an a*****e as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGvoGqB-j...