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Anelise
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by Anelise » 31 May 2010, 13:05
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Avastrol
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by Avastrol » 31 May 2010, 14:56
We'll see better days in Bulgaria. Fresh slate for all + tarmac = 8th place for Kimi
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momo
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by momo » 31 May 2010, 16:27
Raikkonen scores again in Portugal
F1 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen returns to WRC action in Portugal and once again puts his Citroen C4 WRC in the points.
Former Ferrari and McLaren F1 man Kimi Raikkonen came through to score points for the third event in succession on Sunday in Portugal, despite a pretty scary moment in the final loop.
Raikkonen, who of course only started rallying last year and who missed the last round of the World Rally Championship in New Zealand, ran in the top-ten throughout in his Citroen Junior Team-run C4 WRC, setting top ten stage times in twelve of the eighteen tests.
Heading into the final loop he was up to eighth, however, the repeat run through the 21.28 kilometre Felizes test almost proved his undoing, and when he hit something and picked up a puncture, he slipped back down to tenth.
Despite losing two places though, the F1 2007 world champion was still happy to get to the end and he finished on a high by setting the third best time in the short 2.03 km Estádio Algarve super special.
"It's been a really tough weekend, but this is all part of the learning process," said Raikkonen. "The other drivers have been here for the past three years so it's hard to be on their pace. My only objective though was to finish the rally and gain more experience, so we have fulfilled our goal here.
"The last day was particularly difficult, as the handling of the car did not feel right, so we decided to play it safe. Then we hit something on the side of the road just after the start of the first stage in the afternoon. We cut a corner and the car went onto two wheels. We risked rolling, but the car landed back on its wheels and we picked up a puncture.
"After that, I just wanted to be sure of making the finish. There was nothing more to gain apart from another points finish. Overall I've really enjoyed the experience of driving here: this was actually the first time I have ever been to Portugal and it is a really nice country, with very friendly people."
Raikkonen's co-driver Kaj Lindstrom meanwhile was again impressed with the ex-F1 star. He also added that they are continuing to refine and improve their pace notes.
"Like everything else, they are getting better all the time," Lindstrom explained. "We changed a couple of things and increased our experience in a few vital areas. With changing levels of grip and so many blind corners, it's really not been easy for Kimi but he's kept his cool throughout the rally and made a lot of progress. I've been really impressed with both his driving and his attitude."
Raikkonen now heads to Austria where he will take on Polish bike star Taddy Blazusiak on the fearsome Erzberg hillclimb course. Blazusiak will be on his trials bike whereas the 'ice-man' will be racing in the Red Bull-liveried Citroen C4 WRC car.
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Lynx'niK
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by Lynx'niK » 31 May 2010, 17:12
thanks
momo
I just wondered the hole time about Błażusiak prename:Taddy. Not a typical polish name. So I just realized that´s his nickname. He´s real one :Tadeusz.
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momo
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by momo » 31 May 2010, 17:28
Lynx'niK wrote:thanks
momo
I just wondered the hole time about Błażusiak prename:Taddy. Not a typical polish name. So I just realized that´s his nickname. He´s real one :Tadeusz.
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Claudie_Schnaudie
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by Claudie_Schnaudie » 31 May 2010, 17:37
Lynx'niK wrote:thanks
momo
I just wondered the hole time about Błażusiak prename:Taddy. Not a typical polish name. So I just realized that´s his nickname. He´s real one :Tadeusz.
Reminds me of Spongebob
Kimi Kimi gimme just a little smile
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Claudie_Schnaudie
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by Claudie_Schnaudie » 31 May 2010, 17:53
ahahahahahah gnnnhihihhi
Galka wrote
Some fun stuff.
http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutise ... 05/1135282
Kimi received official reprimand from organizers of Rally Portugal for wearing the wrong kind of underwear.
Certainly, the special fireproof underwear is meant here, but I just like the idea to be reprimanded for wrong kind of panties.
Kimi Kimi gimme just a little smile
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Lynx'niK
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by Lynx'niK » 31 May 2010, 17:55
Claudie_Schnaudie wrote:ahahahahahah gnnnhihihhi
Galka wrote
Some fun stuff.
http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutise ... 05/1135282
Kimi received official reprimand from organizers of Rally Portugal for wearing the wrong kind of underwear.
Certainly, the special fireproof underwear is meant here, but I just like the idea to be reprimanded for wrong kind of panties.
Has Kimi said the second sentence?
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Kinga
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by Kinga » 31 May 2010, 17:57
Avastrol wrote:We'll see better days in Bulgaria. Fresh slate for all + tarmac = 8th place for Kimi
I'd say 4th or 5th place!
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Claudie_Schnaudie
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by Claudie_Schnaudie » 31 May 2010, 17:58
Lynx'niK wrote:Claudie_Schnaudie wrote:ahahahahahah gnnnhihihhi
Galka wrote
Some fun stuff.
http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutise ... 05/1135282
Kimi received official reprimand from organizers of Rally Portugal for wearing the wrong kind of underwear.
Certainly, the special fireproof underwear is meant here, but I just like the idea to be reprimanded for wrong kind of panties.
Has Kimi said the second sentence?
No
Dunno what to expect of Kimi at Bulgaria...will await his doings at this italian rally
Kimi Kimi gimme just a little smile
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Moominpappa
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by Moominpappa » 31 May 2010, 18:02
Kinga wrote:Avastrol wrote:We'll see better days in Bulgaria. Fresh slate for all + tarmac = 8th place for Kimi
I'd say 4th or 5th place!
I think that this could be possible without mistakes
I miss a babysitter
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apple
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by apple » 31 May 2010, 18:34
Claudie_Schnaudie wrote:ahahahahahah gnnnhihihhi
Galka wrote
Some fun stuff.
http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/ralli/uutise ... 05/1135282
Kimi received official reprimand from organizers of Rally Portugal for wearing the wrong kind of underwear.
Certainly, the special fireproof underwear is meant here, but I just like the idea to be reprimanded for wrong kind of panties.
Oh, yes, Kaj said the team didnt tell them anything as its teams job to let the drivers know if there is something wrong in panties
. Maybe they just wanted to weight Kimis b***
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by Denorth » 31 May 2010, 20:13
thank you guys! spend time watching, listening, reading. It was a difficult rally and I am just happy our guy finished there. In the beginning I felt that it was time for him to push a bit harder, but even with the lack of three-year knowledge and on those roads he did well. But I agree with him - there is time for hunger to grow bigger
and moving up in the tables.
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