1 Sebastian Vettel RBR-Renault 1:37.718 17
2 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:38.475 0.757 36
3 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:38.483 0.765 35
4 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:38.748 1.030 31
5 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1:38.786 1.068 32
6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:39.029 1.311 33
7 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:39.448 1.730 32
8 Bruno Senna Williams-Renault 1:39.531 1.813 38
9 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1:39.653 1.935 36
10 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1:40.115 2.397 30
11 Kimi Räikkönen Lotus-Renault 1:40.166 2.448 32
12 Pastor Maldonado Williams-Renault 1:40.230 2.512 35
13 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1:40.286 2.568 32
14 Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1:40.326 2.608 35
15 Daniel Ricciardo STR-Ferrari 1:40.435 2.717 30
16 Jean-Eric Vergne STR-Ferrari 1:40.516 2.798 32
17 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1:40.700 2.982 34
18 Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1:41.430 3.712 35
19 Heikki Kovalainen Caterham-Renault 1:42.476 4.758 38
20 Timo Glock Marussia-Cosworth 1:42.652 4.934 33
21 Vitaly Petrov Caterham-Renault 1:42.846 5.128 38
22 Charles Pic Marussia-Cosworth 1:43.538 5.820 38
23 Pedro de la Rosa HRT-Cosworth 1:44.453 6.735 16
24 Narain Karthikeyan HRT-Cosworth 1:45.114 7.396 20
16 de novembro de 2012
Entrevista de Kimi Raikkonen para o F1.com
Em breve, tradução!
Q: Kimi, winning the third to last race of the season is late but not too late. Before Abu Dhabi, did you still believe that it would happen this year?
Kimi Raikkonen: Ha, I always thought that it was possible. It was just a question of getting all the things right on a weekend and carry that on to the race. We’ve been able to improve the car a bit since Korea - since then we had some new parts. In India we had real good speed, but some mistakes in qualifying had put us in a bad position in the race, so I would say that Abu Dhabi was just a logical step when you manage to make no mistakes. We knew there that if things go smoothly that we would give ourselves a chance - and there you have it, we did it! (laughs)
Q: When looking at your qualifying stats, it’s hard to believe that you are third in the driver standing. What happens with you between Saturday afternoon and the chequered flag? Is there a switch that you flip that gives you that extra pace?
KR: No. It is more simple than that: our car is much more competitive in the race compared to others - and compared to qualifying with its one lap necessities. You have the same phenomenon with Ferrari: they are also lacking qualifying pace, but are right there in the race. We simply don’t have that one-lap speed that some others have, but for some reason our car is pretty good in the race.
Q: So you have got used to the situation that qualifying is a bit of a pain - and then you can squeeze everything out of the car in the race?
KR: That sounds like I am always doing terribly poor in qualifying, but that’s not the whole truth. I did a really good qualifying in Abu Dhabi that took me to P5 on the grid. I knew that I had to make a good start and, okay, it helped a bit that Sebastian [Vettel] was starting from the pit lane for whatever reasons. And indeed I made a good start and from there it rolled nicely. (laughs)
Q: What makes for a successful comeback? Why did it work for you and not for another famous name on the grid? Age, car, determination?
KR: I have no idea. Sure, you have to have a good car and a good team, but that is only one side of the coin I would assume. There are many factors involved and to be honest I do not have a clue what they are. There is no right or wrong way to stage a comeback. Sure, Michael Schumacher’s team is much bigger than mine, but we have good people, good people around me - and we can go for things. I was lucky to slip into F1 again as if I hadn’t been away - as if those two years melted down to one day - and the chemistry with the team worked from day one.
Q: Does 2012 satisfy you?
KR: You always want more. It is a bit sad that we couldn’t really fight for the championship, but I think that nobody really expected us to do so. Hopefully we put ourselves in this position next year.
Q: Did you come back believing that you really could go for the title?
KR: Maybe not this year, as I knew that the team had a difficult 2011, but I was sure that we would do well.
Q: What is good about your car?
KR: Overall it is a strong package. There is not one thing or part that is so much better than others. In other words there is not really a weak point in the car - and that is the reason that was making us so strong. Sure we need more straight-line speed, but as I just said, the strongest part of the car is that there is not really one thing bad.
Q: With signing you, the team hit the jackpot. How much influence do you have in the team? Are you one of those drivers who are the secret team principals of their team?
KR: No, not really. (laughs) I do my job in the car and others do it on the pit wall. They have helped me to come back and together we did nicely. There are absolutely no ambitions to be a shadow man. (laughs)
Q: Do the overalls and helmet maketh the man? Your movements are different in race gear than in civvies: here you stride, there you shuffle…
KR: Ha, is that so? (laughs) Well I don’t need to walk much in the race gear, so probably the impression of a sophisticated walker comes from there. I will monitor it.
Q: For so long you were one of the contenders for the title, but since Abu Dhabi that dream is over. That race left just Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso. Who is your favourite - and why?
KR: I would say that the Red Bull has been the strongest car this year, but then they have been retiring a few times. On the other hand the Ferrari has been quite reliable, but isn’t the fastest car. Maybe a bit of a similar story to us. So my guess is that Red Bull has the upper hand if the car doesn’t break down. If it is a normal race and no retirements then Red Bull should make it.
Q: Sebastian said that you come closest to being a friend among all the drivers. What is the basis for a driver friendship?
KR: Ha, I met Sebastian a long time a go in a race. He was a young guy then and I started to talk to him. Ever since that time we talk to each other when we meet. He is a straightforward guy and I like that.
Q: But it’s not like you are taking holidays together?
KR: No, but we used to live close to each other before he moved to his new place and he has spent quite a bit of time in Finland with his Finnish friends. And yes, I also would consider him a friend.
Q: Have you ever wondered why you are so popular after your comeback? Has the paddock realized that one rowdy character is worth more than 10 streamlined yes-men?
KR: Ha, isn’t it funny how things can change? I do my thing and some people like that and some don’t. One thing I have never tried is to please. Maybe this is popular these days! (laughs)
Q: Coming to this weekend, this is the first Grand Prix in the United States since 2007 - and the first on a track purpose built for F1 racing. What is your impression so far?
KR: First of all, it looks fantastic and from what I have experienced on the computer it also must feel fantastic to race it. I am very much looking forward to getting into the car tomorrow and getting a taste. Superficially you have to say that with the many colours it looks like a piece of art, so let’s hope that it is also arty to drive.
Q: You look set for third place in the drivers’ championship, so with no big surprises looming you must already be focusing on 2013. What are your ambitions then?
KR: I hope that we will have a good car - and the indications point in that direction. It will be a bit easier to start into the season because now we know what to expect from each other in the team. So we will definitely try to do better than this year, but everything revolves around a good car.
Q: How long are you planning to stay in F1 racing?
KR: I have a contract until the end of 2013 - and then we will see. 2013 might be my last year - and it might be not. You never know. At the moment I like it.
Q: Kimi, winning the third to last race of the season is late but not too late. Before Abu Dhabi, did you still believe that it would happen this year?
Kimi Raikkonen: Ha, I always thought that it was possible. It was just a question of getting all the things right on a weekend and carry that on to the race. We’ve been able to improve the car a bit since Korea - since then we had some new parts. In India we had real good speed, but some mistakes in qualifying had put us in a bad position in the race, so I would say that Abu Dhabi was just a logical step when you manage to make no mistakes. We knew there that if things go smoothly that we would give ourselves a chance - and there you have it, we did it! (laughs)
Q: When looking at your qualifying stats, it’s hard to believe that you are third in the driver standing. What happens with you between Saturday afternoon and the chequered flag? Is there a switch that you flip that gives you that extra pace?
KR: No. It is more simple than that: our car is much more competitive in the race compared to others - and compared to qualifying with its one lap necessities. You have the same phenomenon with Ferrari: they are also lacking qualifying pace, but are right there in the race. We simply don’t have that one-lap speed that some others have, but for some reason our car is pretty good in the race.
Q: So you have got used to the situation that qualifying is a bit of a pain - and then you can squeeze everything out of the car in the race?
KR: That sounds like I am always doing terribly poor in qualifying, but that’s not the whole truth. I did a really good qualifying in Abu Dhabi that took me to P5 on the grid. I knew that I had to make a good start and, okay, it helped a bit that Sebastian [Vettel] was starting from the pit lane for whatever reasons. And indeed I made a good start and from there it rolled nicely. (laughs)
Q: What makes for a successful comeback? Why did it work for you and not for another famous name on the grid? Age, car, determination?
KR: I have no idea. Sure, you have to have a good car and a good team, but that is only one side of the coin I would assume. There are many factors involved and to be honest I do not have a clue what they are. There is no right or wrong way to stage a comeback. Sure, Michael Schumacher’s team is much bigger than mine, but we have good people, good people around me - and we can go for things. I was lucky to slip into F1 again as if I hadn’t been away - as if those two years melted down to one day - and the chemistry with the team worked from day one.
Q: Does 2012 satisfy you?
KR: You always want more. It is a bit sad that we couldn’t really fight for the championship, but I think that nobody really expected us to do so. Hopefully we put ourselves in this position next year.
Q: Did you come back believing that you really could go for the title?
KR: Maybe not this year, as I knew that the team had a difficult 2011, but I was sure that we would do well.
Q: What is good about your car?
KR: Overall it is a strong package. There is not one thing or part that is so much better than others. In other words there is not really a weak point in the car - and that is the reason that was making us so strong. Sure we need more straight-line speed, but as I just said, the strongest part of the car is that there is not really one thing bad.
Q: With signing you, the team hit the jackpot. How much influence do you have in the team? Are you one of those drivers who are the secret team principals of their team?
KR: No, not really. (laughs) I do my job in the car and others do it on the pit wall. They have helped me to come back and together we did nicely. There are absolutely no ambitions to be a shadow man. (laughs)
Q: Do the overalls and helmet maketh the man? Your movements are different in race gear than in civvies: here you stride, there you shuffle…
KR: Ha, is that so? (laughs) Well I don’t need to walk much in the race gear, so probably the impression of a sophisticated walker comes from there. I will monitor it.
Q: For so long you were one of the contenders for the title, but since Abu Dhabi that dream is over. That race left just Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso. Who is your favourite - and why?
KR: I would say that the Red Bull has been the strongest car this year, but then they have been retiring a few times. On the other hand the Ferrari has been quite reliable, but isn’t the fastest car. Maybe a bit of a similar story to us. So my guess is that Red Bull has the upper hand if the car doesn’t break down. If it is a normal race and no retirements then Red Bull should make it.
Q: Sebastian said that you come closest to being a friend among all the drivers. What is the basis for a driver friendship?
KR: Ha, I met Sebastian a long time a go in a race. He was a young guy then and I started to talk to him. Ever since that time we talk to each other when we meet. He is a straightforward guy and I like that.
Q: But it’s not like you are taking holidays together?
KR: No, but we used to live close to each other before he moved to his new place and he has spent quite a bit of time in Finland with his Finnish friends. And yes, I also would consider him a friend.
Q: Have you ever wondered why you are so popular after your comeback? Has the paddock realized that one rowdy character is worth more than 10 streamlined yes-men?
KR: Ha, isn’t it funny how things can change? I do my thing and some people like that and some don’t. One thing I have never tried is to please. Maybe this is popular these days! (laughs)
Q: Coming to this weekend, this is the first Grand Prix in the United States since 2007 - and the first on a track purpose built for F1 racing. What is your impression so far?
KR: First of all, it looks fantastic and from what I have experienced on the computer it also must feel fantastic to race it. I am very much looking forward to getting into the car tomorrow and getting a taste. Superficially you have to say that with the many colours it looks like a piece of art, so let’s hope that it is also arty to drive.
Q: You look set for third place in the drivers’ championship, so with no big surprises looming you must already be focusing on 2013. What are your ambitions then?
KR: I hope that we will have a good car - and the indications point in that direction. It will be a bit easier to start into the season because now we know what to expect from each other in the team. So we will definitely try to do better than this year, but everything revolves around a good car.
Q: How long are you planning to stay in F1 racing?
KR: I have a contract until the end of 2013 - and then we will see. 2013 might be my last year - and it might be not. You never know. At the moment I like it.
Primeiro Treino Livre - GP dos Estados Unidos
Confira o resultado do primeiro treino livre do GP dos Estados Unidos! O segundo acontece daqui a pouco, 17h00.
Posição - Piloto - Time - Tempo - Diferença - Voltas
1 Sebastian Vettel RBR- Renault 1:38.125 30
2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:39.543 1.418 28
3 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:40.337 2.212 29
4 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1:40.528 2.403 29
5 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:40.650 2.525 30
6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:40.966 2.841 26
7 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1:41.023 2.898 29
8 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1:41.036 2.911 28
9 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:41.159 3.034 32
10 Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1:41.473 3.348 29
11 Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1:41.783 3.658 29
12 Daniel Ricciardo STR-Ferrari 1:41.825 3.700 28
13 Jean-Eric Vergne STR-Ferrari 1:41.833 3.708 29
14 Kimi Räikkönen Lotus-Renault 1:41.880 3.755 23
15 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1:41.998 3.873 27
16 Pastor Maldonado Williams-Renault 1:42.539 4.414 30
17 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1:42.588 4.463 25
18 Charles Pic Marussia-Cosworth 1:43.288 5.163 23
19 Heikki Kovalainen Caterham-Renault 1:43.443 5.318 28
20 21 Vitaly Petrov Caterham-Renault 1:43.522 5.397 23
21 24 Timo Glock Marussia-Cosworth 1:44.464 6.339 24
22 19 Bruno Senna Williams-Renault 1:44.548 6.423 29
23 22 Pedro de la Rosa HRT-Cosworth 1:46.917 8.792 13
24 23 Qing Hua Ma HRT-Cosworth 1:48.559 10.434 19
Posição - Piloto - Time - Tempo - Diferença - Voltas
1 Sebastian Vettel RBR- Renault 1:38.125 30
2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:39.543 1.418 28
3 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1:40.337 2.212 29
4 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes 1:40.528 2.403 29
5 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:40.650 2.525 30
6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:40.966 2.841 26
7 Nico Hulkenberg Force India-Mercedes 1:41.023 2.898 29
8 Kamui Kobayashi Sauber-Ferrari 1:41.036 2.911 28
9 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:41.159 3.034 32
10 Sergio Perez Sauber-Ferrari 1:41.473 3.348 29
11 Paul di Resta Force India-Mercedes 1:41.783 3.658 29
12 Daniel Ricciardo STR-Ferrari 1:41.825 3.700 28
13 Jean-Eric Vergne STR-Ferrari 1:41.833 3.708 29
14 Kimi Räikkönen Lotus-Renault 1:41.880 3.755 23
15 Romain Grosjean Lotus-Renault 1:41.998 3.873 27
16 Pastor Maldonado Williams-Renault 1:42.539 4.414 30
17 Michael Schumacher Mercedes 1:42.588 4.463 25
18 Charles Pic Marussia-Cosworth 1:43.288 5.163 23
19 Heikki Kovalainen Caterham-Renault 1:43.443 5.318 28
20 21 Vitaly Petrov Caterham-Renault 1:43.522 5.397 23
21 24 Timo Glock Marussia-Cosworth 1:44.464 6.339 24
22 19 Bruno Senna Williams-Renault 1:44.548 6.423 29
23 22 Pedro de la Rosa HRT-Cosworth 1:46.917 8.792 13
24 23 Qing Hua Ma HRT-Cosworth 1:48.559 10.434 19
15 de novembro de 2012
Tradução e Video da Conferência de Imprensa - GP dos Estados Unidos
Confira abaixo a tradução e o vídeo das respostas de Kimi durante a conferência de imprensa pré-GP, realizada hoje em Austin. Para conferir as respostas dos outros pilotos (em inglês) clique aqui!
Tradução: Carol/Kimi Raikkonen Online
Q: Kimi, você tem estado perto do circuito, fez qualquer simulação?
Kimi Raikkonen: Eu apenas vi o video de demonstração, mas não o próprio circuito. Irei vê-lo amanhã.
Q: Você não vai caminhar no circuito hoje a tarde?
KR: Ainda não sei. Terei que ver.
Q: Depois do comentário no último GP, é bom ver...
KR: Bem, eu quero dizer, talvez se eu achar um carrinho de golfe ou alguma coisa.
Q: Kimi, vencedor da última corrida (\o/, Ihuu!), alguma coisa mudou em seus pensamentos para o GP?
KR: Realmente não. Claro que o time está feliz, eu estou feliz por finalmente ter vencido, mas é um lugar novo, uma corrida nova e nós vamos tentar fazer o melhor. Não espero que de repente vamos vencer ou começar na frente. Provavelmente, será igual onde estivemos nas últimas corridas, no top 5, e então vamos ver o que acontece a partir daí.
Q: Todos trouxeram as camisetas com eles?
KR: Não sei, acabei de chegar aqui. Não sei ainda.
Q: Kimi, se você tiver um pacote vencedor nesse fim de semana - se depois da qualificação você perceber que tem uma chance, o que você não pode fazer para perturbar a batalha entre esses dois campeões mundiais?
KR: Nós tentaremos fazer o melhor que pudermos como um time, e onde quer que terminemos, se tirarmos alguns pontos deles, isso é corrida, isso é a vida. Não vamos tentar perturbar ninguém, estaremos apenas fazendo nossa corrida normalmente. Não vou ficar procurando quem está lá ou se estou tirando pontos deles ou de mais alguém. Apenas vamos tentar vencer, e se não, marcar o quanto pudermos.
Q: Entre Sebastian e Fernando, quem seria sua aposta para o campeonato?
KR: Eu apenas acho que quem marcar mais pontos irá conseguir e também vai ser merecedor disso. No momento, Sebastian está em uma posição melhor, mas já vimos muitas vezes que basta você ter uma corrida ruim e as coisas ficam completamente diferentes.
Tradução: Carol/Kimi Raikkonen Online
Q: Kimi, você tem estado perto do circuito, fez qualquer simulação?
Kimi Raikkonen: Eu apenas vi o video de demonstração, mas não o próprio circuito. Irei vê-lo amanhã.
Q: Você não vai caminhar no circuito hoje a tarde?
KR: Ainda não sei. Terei que ver.
Q: Depois do comentário no último GP, é bom ver...
KR: Bem, eu quero dizer, talvez se eu achar um carrinho de golfe ou alguma coisa.
Q: Kimi, vencedor da última corrida (\o/, Ihuu!), alguma coisa mudou em seus pensamentos para o GP?
KR: Realmente não. Claro que o time está feliz, eu estou feliz por finalmente ter vencido, mas é um lugar novo, uma corrida nova e nós vamos tentar fazer o melhor. Não espero que de repente vamos vencer ou começar na frente. Provavelmente, será igual onde estivemos nas últimas corridas, no top 5, e então vamos ver o que acontece a partir daí.
Q: Todos trouxeram as camisetas com eles?
KR: Não sei, acabei de chegar aqui. Não sei ainda.
Q: Kimi, se você tiver um pacote vencedor nesse fim de semana - se depois da qualificação você perceber que tem uma chance, o que você não pode fazer para perturbar a batalha entre esses dois campeões mundiais?
KR: Nós tentaremos fazer o melhor que pudermos como um time, e onde quer que terminemos, se tirarmos alguns pontos deles, isso é corrida, isso é a vida. Não vamos tentar perturbar ninguém, estaremos apenas fazendo nossa corrida normalmente. Não vou ficar procurando quem está lá ou se estou tirando pontos deles ou de mais alguém. Apenas vamos tentar vencer, e se não, marcar o quanto pudermos.
Q: Entre Sebastian e Fernando, quem seria sua aposta para o campeonato?
KR: Eu apenas acho que quem marcar mais pontos irá conseguir e também vai ser merecedor disso. No momento, Sebastian está em uma posição melhor, mas já vimos muitas vezes que basta você ter uma corrida ruim e as coisas ficam completamente diferentes.
Audio Q & A com Kimi Raikkonen!
Estamos aqui nos Estados Unidos! Qual sua opinião sobre o país?
KR: Eu sempre curto vir para cá, é sempre um bom lugar e bem diferente da Europa. Nunca estive aqui em Austin, então será interessante ver o que vai acontecer.
Você já correu em Indianapolis antes, na F1, e também já correu na Nascar. O que você acha da corrida e dos fãs daqui?
KR: Nascar é completamente diferente da F1, é um grande esporte aqui com diferentes fãs. Da última vez, a F1 não terminou muito bem nos Estados Unidos, espero que dessa vez tudo funcione bem.
Você teve um fim de semana fantástico em Abu Dhabi. Como foram essas duas últimas semanas?
KR: Foram boas. Acho que todo mundo ficou feliz...
Quais suas primeiras impressões do circuito de Austin?
KR: Eu vi apenas no video até agora e parece ser bom, mas precisamos esperar até amanhã para ver como realmente é.
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