| The Australian Grand Prix was an eye opener for | | | | race during which he suddenly put down the |
| most Formula One fans. To say the field was | | | | fastest lap of the race. In fact, he led the fastest |
| turned upside down by the new regulations and | | | | lap totals for the season despite not being in |
| rules would be a minor understatement. | | | | contention for the championship. |
| Unfortunately, Kimi Raikkonen continues to | | | | The 2009 season was supposed to bring us a |
| mystify. | | | | renewed, refocused Kimi. He was reportedly |
| Kimi Raikkonen is known as the Ice Man. He has | | | | focused this year and very happy with the new |
| historically been seen as one of the most talented | | | | car. If the Australian Grand Prix is any indication, |
| drivers on the Formula One circuit. When Michael | | | | we have the Kimi of 2008 yet again. He was out |
| Schumacher was nudged out the door by Ferrari, | | | | qualified by his teammate once again. The first lap |
| Raikkonen was picked to take his seat over no | | | | of the race saw Kimi looking very aggressive and |
| less than Fernando Alonso. Given the number one | | | | impressive. He then faded and took up his usually |
| position and a $51 million dollar salary, Raikkonen | | | | mid pack position. Then he lost focus and spun |
| was expected to keep the Ferrari juggernaut | | | | the car into the wall after letting the rear end slide |
| moving along. He did just that in his first year | | | | out. He admitted the incident was his fault. |
| when he pipped Lewis Hamilton and Fernando | | | | I am a huge fan of Kimi Raikkonen. His talent is |
| Alonso in the last race to take the Driver's | | | | undeniable. His lack of performance the last year |
| Championship. | | | | was tough to take. The Australian Grand Prix |
| 2008 was not a good year for Raikkonen. His | | | | seemed to be more of the same. It is rarely |
| teammate clearly outraced him. Raikkonen | | | | smart to draw to many conclusions from the first |
| appeared bored and put forth absolutely bizarre | | | | race of the season, but Raikkonen and Ferrari |
| efforts. His typical race involved driving around in | | | | fans everywhere must be worried. |
| fifth or sixth place until the last 10 laps of the | | | | I am! |