15/01/2009
NEWS STORY
Following Stefano Domenicali's revelation that Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo believed that Kimi Raikkonen's twin brother was driving for his team on occasions last year - a reference to the Finn's apparent total lack of motivation in certain races - the 2007 World Champion has declared himself to be as motivated as ever and raring to win this season.
"The President made a joke," Kimi laughed, "but I can confirm that it's always me. I have got a brother, but he's not racing in F1!
"I definitely want to win races as badly as before," he continued. "If I didn't enjoy it, I wouldn't be here. Ferrari are nice and easy people to deal with.
"I am still a world champion," he reminded everyone, "just not last year. I have no reason to change my way of doing things."
Asked about continued speculation linking Fernando Alonso with the Italian team, the Finn said: "I have a contract for this year and next. I don't worry about speculation. I don't have pressure from the outside,"
In addition to a new fully motivated Kimi, race fans are anticipating the effect of the raft of new rules being introduced this year, but does the 2007 champ feel they'll improve the show?
"Hopefully the will improve the racing, that's what Formula One needs," said the Finn. "The problem is we really don't know."