Kimi Raikkonen says that Ferrari has surprised itself with its strong form over recent races. Although it was unable to beat Mercedes at the Japanese Grand Prix, the way the Italian team has kept up the pressure on Mercedes on tracks that were not ideal has lifted its spirits. Raikkonen, who finished fourth in Japan, is well aware that more progress is needed on tracks where Pirelli brings the hardest tyre compounds, but thinks that performing so well at venues that are not ideal for it is encouraging. “Obviously the tyres are the same for everybody, and we have to make that work for us,” explained the Finn. “Obviously certain circuits are more tricky depending on the layout for our...
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