Kimi Raikkonen admits being left “frustrated” by his 2020 season but insists he still enjoys Formula 1.
Last year, the 2007 world champion finished a lowly 16th in the Drivers’ standings with just four points, as Alfa Romeo struggled toward the back of the grid.
The Swiss team’s lack of pace meant Raikkonen’s best finish was a pair of ninth places at Mugello and Imola despite some notable highlights, including a remarkable gaining 11 places on a remarkable opening lap at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
“I’m frustrated but I think we did a decent job,” the Finn was quoted by GPFans. “Obviously, we weren’t where we wanted to be.
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“I think it became quite clear after testing that we were not where we wanted to be but there are many reasons why we were not as fast as we were hoping. On that side, it’s disappointing for all of us.
“Our hopes were quite high but it was soon obvious to all of us that we just had to work and try to do a better job this year but that’s how it goes.
“We start from zero again and obviously, a lot has to be done for this year to be in a better position but we will do that.”
The lack of competitiveness had led to suggestions Raikkonen, who is the oldest driver in F1 at 41, might consider retirement with his contract expiring.
Instead, he chose to sign on for another year at Alfa at least.
“Everything that serves to make the car faster or to drive better, that’s why I still do it and why I want to keep going,” he explained to Formule 1 magazine.
“If I didn’t like it anymore, I would stop, that makes sense to me. Then I wouldn’t waste my time travelling the world.
“That is the condition for me to continue: that I like it.”