Q & A with Kimi Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen: "I think it was good. I think we were lucky enough with the weather, I had almost a full day without rain, the car seems to be good. I think we made a step (forward)."

Q. You have updates on the aerodynamics and also on the mechanical side too?

KR: "We tested a new aero package and some other new things, and I think it is always difficult (to judge) in testing but it was quite good, so we will see how it goes."

Q. How comfortable are you? You found a good set-up a couple of months ago but then something went wrong...

KR: "I think every day is different. The set-up I got today is completely different (the next day). It is not that easy. I don't think you can find something which is going to work everywhere, but we have a good car, so we have to find a good set-up and make best out of it. So hopefully it works in the next race."

Q. What exactly went wrong in the last few races? Have you analysed them?

KR: "I think so. We did not get the results we wanted, but fortunately we are going to change that. You know we had a pretty fast car in the last race but we got stuck in traffic so I think if we have a proper race I think we should be able to challenge McLaren for the next race, that is our aim."

Q. In regards to the championship, how open is it for you, or for Ferrari?

KR: "I don't think it is easy, that's for sure, but there are some more races to go. I think we still have a chance, so let's see."

Q. Are you surprised by Massa's pace?

KR: "Not really, he had been fast in the winter, but he's had some races which did not quite work, like me."

Q. How do you rate your performance so far?

KR: "That is as well. We had some difficult races just because I was not happy with the things I could have. From now on we'll look strong."

Q. When will see you back on the podium?

KR: "Let's see if we can win, that is what we are aiming for. I am tyring my best to win and but we'll see where we end up."

Q. What is your target for the rest of the season?

KR: "I'll try to win races."

Q. How undermining is it to have the presence of Michael Schumacher in a race weekend? Are you not disturbed by it?

KR: "Why should i? Why should I mind Michael? I am the driver, so it does not make any difference.

Q. Do you feel any difference from this aero package?

KR: "It is different, but the car is in different configuration. It is a good step so hopefully we can bring it to the next race. It is a good car now for sure, I am happy with it. We had a good car throughout the day so we hopefully we can have a good car in the coming week."