The 2007 Drivers Review
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Kimi Raikkonen - Ferrari
World Champion
110 points
6 wins, 6 podiums, 3 pole positions, 6 fastest laps
The surprise eventual world drivers' championship winner bookended the season with victories in Australia, China and Brazil. However, after a convincing win in his debut race for Ferrari, Raikkonen looked anything but a potential champion as he lost momentum, finishing no higher than third for the next six Grands Prix.
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