I hope he isn't put into the shade by his new team mate, granted Kovalainen isn't a rookie, but the 2007 Renault was a bit of a shed, and he is known as bloody quick driver (Race of Champions anybody? :notworthy ).

Times from final day of Valencia testing:

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1. Raikkonen Ferrari 1.11.189 88
2. Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 1.11.206 89
3. Massa Ferrari 1.11.831 96
4. Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1.11.971 116
5. Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1.11.994 84

should be good viewing to find out if your theory is right.

first time in a long time im looking forward to the start of the season :thumb:

Everything is up in the air at the moment. It's looking like Ferrari vs McLaren again at the end of the day, with Hamilton vs Kimi.

Kimi should have the edge, but Hamilton has shown touches of genius we've not seen in a long time.

For sure, a great season ahead :)

Richard.

well my ticket for silverstone has been booked and paid for since oct, cant wait. if anyone is going and camping look out for a red scooby by a group of tents with devon flags and christmas trees..... and proberly a nice big fire lol

Well I just hope Hamilton doesn't attract the same sort of fans as Alonso obviously has.

Nice to see they're as petty as their hero. Losers. ;)