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Within
the last weeks Kimi Räikkönen had to bear a lot of criticism
particularly of the Italian press. Now, after his magnificent
victory at the French Grand Prix in Magny Cours the gazettes have
got reconciled to the Iceman again.
The
expectations of the Tifosi to Kimi Räikkönen were high, when he
began the successon of the seven times world champion Michael
Schumacher at Ferrari. After his triumph at the season opener in
Melbourne he seemed to meet these expectations, too. Anyway, after
the lack of success at the following races the Finn had to accept
sharp criticism. Even reputations after a return of Schumacher got
loud. With his victory in France Kimi Räikkönen now could win
the hearts of the Tifosi back again.
The
'Corriere dello Sport' said: „Räikkönen drove like Schumi.
After Ferrari's one-two victory the world championship is open
again. Kimi's slump has come to an end. Now the Finn has a real
chance for the title.“
Also
the 'Gazzetta dello sports' is convinced by the abilities of the
Finn and writes: „Räikkönen did not have a simple task to take
Schumacher's place. But in Magny Cours he proved again that he
also has the talent of the German.“
The
'La Repubblica' sees Kimi back again in the battle for the
championship: „The difficult phase for him is over. He struck a
large blow at his critics and can now go on to prove that he is a
worthy successor for Schumi.“
And
for the 'Tuttosport' it is certain: „Ferrari celebrates.
Raikkonen is back, and with the double (one-two) victory a crisis
is over.“
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