Raikkonen boosted by Turkey result
Kimi Raikkonen believes his fifth place in the Rally of Turkey a week ago will help as he strives to improve his competitiveness in the World Rally Championship
He was one of few drivers not to crash or puncture a tyre on the harsh, rocky stages in Turkey and recorded his highest finish so far.
"It's a sign that we're going in the right direction," said Raikkonen. "In Jordan the speed was not so good but we finished the rally; in Turkey it was bit better and we finished fifth.
"In fact, we did not do anything that was very different: it was just a question of having more time in the car and working with the pace notes. In some places I felt confident, in others less confident. But for sure, a result like this helps."
Raikkonen will miss the next event in New Zealand, even though his Citroen Junior team-mate Sebastien Ogier is now entered for it. But Raikkonen is hoping for another test in the C4 ahead of his next rally, in Portugal at the end of May.
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