Kimi Raikkonen:
It was a new experience that's for sure. In some ways, it was a lucky race and, in others, an unlucky one. I ended up going through in the gravel after the first corner accident, but then I made it to the podium.

Q:
You managed to avoid that accident. Was it instinct or do you have time to think about it?

KR:
You just keep an eye on where everyone is going and try and get by where you can. But I got something stuck under my car and went straight on. But it was good to start the season with a podium, even if the next two races were not so good as I failed to finish. I am still confident as we know we can get to grips with the situation.

Q:
How do you mentally stay strong when you have retirements like the one in Brazil when you went out of the race very near the end?

KR
I don't think about it too much. Last year, I finished the first race and not the next two. That's motor racing and you just need to look forward to the next race.

Q:
How come the car seems to be very reliable in testing, but falters a bit in the races. Can you explain that?

KR:
It's very difficult to say why. We did look last week and so I hope we have found something which will work well in Imola, but we must wait and see. We have been a bit lucky in that respect in that our failures seem to come in the race.

Q:
Do you enjoy testing?

KR:
Yes, I like it because it's more relaxing. You are trying to make the car go quicker and are testing new parts so it is always interesting. Racing is the nicest part of the job, but the testing is very important and sometimes it is a good feeling testing new parts and trying to make the car go quicker.

Q:
How is your relationship with David and Alex?

KR:
I think we are working well together, even though it is early days and we do not actually know one another very well yet. Things are bound to keep on improving.