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Lopez praises Raikkonen; optimistic ahead of 2013
By Editor on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Lotus F1 team boss Gerard Lopez says that he is pleased with Kimi Raikkonen's contribution to the team.
Raikkonen returned to the sport in 2012 and finished in third place in the championship, dismissing accusations that the Finn would be unmotivated.
'That makes me smile,' Lopez told Gazzetta dello Sport. 'I was sure it would be like this, Raikkonen put in a great work load to compliment his talent and the results are the fruit of that. Here he feels like he is being used for what’s most important and for the rest of the time he is free. He’s found a balance. I speak to him every week and he feels good. He has enthusiasm and desire. I want...
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