Ben Stevens reflects on qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix, and what it means for the race today. Kimi Raikkonen on pole. What year is this? Nearly nine years have passed since the Finn last occupied the occupied the first slot on the grid – a lot has changed in the interim, both for Kimi and the sport as a whole, but for one day at least, he was once again the fastest man on track. Naturally the moment meant a lot to him, Raikkonen clearly fighting to hold back the emotions brought on by his achievement. There was actually a moment where the corner of his mouth curled upwards… at least I think so. Obviously he heads into Sunday with excellent odds of breaking another drought –...
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