Raikkonen challenges Schumacher's dominance
By Theodore Liasi
London (espnstar.com) - McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen says that the seven times world champion Michael Schumacher, has been very lucky these past few seasons and had he had the same equipment, the German would not have been anywhere near as dominant.
Raikkonen, who won only his second ever Formula One grand prix race on Sunday in Belgium – his first since last year's Malaysian GP in Sepang – insisted he could beat the Ferrari ace.
"I don't think Michael is any quicker than me and I know I can beat him if I have the right car," bemoaned the Finn.
"I’m not trying to take anything away from what Michael has achieved but he has been fortunate in having a very reliable and very quick car - it makes a big difference."
The 23-year-old said he hoped his win at Spa would act as a springboard for next season. "This latest win is more important for the team than for me because it should give them the confidence to fight for the title next season."
Raikkonen has been plagued with reliability issues this year and has been forced to retire seven times despite being tipped as one of the pre-season favourites.
McLaren boss Ron Dennis echoed his driver's remarks adding: "We have won two titles against Michael with Mika Hakkinen at the wheel and Kimi has proved he can be a championship challenger given the right car.
"Michael has done a tremendous job but he's certainly not invincible. Kimi's win is particularly pleasing because it means Ferrari haven't won all but one race in a season as we achieved in 1988. Hopefully this is the start of a new era for us - and Ferrari's decline."
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though it may look like (Write it!) like disaster.
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