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Kimi: It was a good day

Sunday 27th April 2008

Kimi Raikkonen admits things could hardly have gone any better for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix.

The Finn lead from start to finish to move nine points clear at the top of the Championship standings.

His team-mate Felipe Massa finished second while McLaren's Lewis Hamilton collected the last podium position.

"We didn't get the perfect start but it was good enough to stay in front," the World Champion said.

"For sure we could have run a bit faster but no point to push when you don't need to. It was closer than we expected.

"It was a good day and I am happy that Heikki (Kovalainen) seems to be okay after his accident so I cannot ask for anything more. The guys did a perfect work. In the second pitstop I had a bit of traffic and had to wait, but it was okay."

Raikkonen is already looking ahead to the next race on the calendar: the Turkish Grand Prix.

"I think our car should be quite strong in Turkey and it is a great circuit.

"I am looking forward to going there and do the best we can. We had a great weekend here and we try and repeat it in Turkey, whatever it brings we need points."