Raikkonen: Extra Pitstop Cost Me a Podium

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen was disappointed despite finishing in the points in today's United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

"I did score some points today, but I'm still a bit disappointed as I strongly believe I could have finished on the podium," claimed Raikkonen, who finished in sixth position for his McLaren team despite having to make an extra pitstop.

"We have taken a step forward with the MP4-19 and were able to run reasonably competitively, but it was not to be. We had a strong race strategy, the car was handling well, and I was able to really attack.

"However I was forced to make two unscheduled stops as the team had to top up the pneumatic air system on the engine with additional air, which at the end cost me quite a few positions."

McLaren had both cars in the points for the second consecutive race after Scot David Coulthard wound up seventh.

"It was a difficult Sunday for me, but at least both Kimi and I managed to finish the race and score some points," said Coulthard. "In the early stages I picked up some debris, which damaged my deflector and upset the balance of the car, which made it difficult to handle for the rest of the Grand Prix.

"Towards the end of the race I had to make another stop as a piece of polystyrene had lodged itself underneath my car, which the mechanics had to remove. I now look forward to the next race at Magny Cours in two weeks time."