- Japanese GP - FP2
Technical glitch limits Raikkonen's FP2
Kimi Raikkonen's second practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix was hindered slightly by yet another "technical glitch" on a Friday.
Raikkonen believes he has made something of a breakthrough with the Ferrari at recent races and set the sixth fastest time in FP2 at Suzuka. However, he completed just 19 laps in the 90 minute session and said his race preparation was hindered slightly.
"In the first practice session, on the hard tyres, we concentrated on testing different set-ups aimed at qualifying and the race, then in the afternoon, we made some changes which brought a partial improvement to the handling of the car," he said. "But because of the yellow flags and a technical glitch, I only managed to complete just one good run on the medium tyres. Now we have a full night's work ahead of us in order to find a set-up that will allow us to get the car to suit any sort of condition."
Raikkonen said Suzuka was a particularly demanding track.
"Today wasn't easy and the lack of grip from the track surface, especially in the morning, didn't help. This is a fast and tough track, very demanding for both car and driver."
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