Raikkonen over the moon with form of F2008

World Champion Kimi Raikkonen is very pleased with the performance of the F2008. After setting a blistering pace during the three-day Bahrain test, Raikkonen declared that he believes the car can even go faster.

Kimi Raikkonen said in the Italian newspaper 'Gazzetta dello Sport': “We haven’t had any technical problems, the car worked perfectly as it did on the two previous days. I can't point to any problems, we are very happy.

“Here in Bahrain I have been going faster and faster. I think I can easily go faster again. The car is also very consistent over long runs. To drive a car like this is fantastic.

“It is already very fast, both in race and qualifying trim. And in both situations it is very light on tyres. This is because it puts the power down in a very balanced way. The driveability is perfect.”

This incredible form already comes before the major aerodynamic update which is scheduled for the Barcelona test session from 25-27 February.