Kimi Raikkonen arrives at Ferrari’s base in Maranello under a large shadow that has been cast by Michael Schumacher’s legend. Many people are of the opinion that the Finn couldn’t perform as good as Michael Schumacher. However, the new CEO of Ferrari, Jean Todt, is confident to Kimi and he also committed that Ferrari will give full support to Kimi Raikkonen!

“I have a very good feeling with Kimi,” Todt told the media.

“I am sure that Kimi will have a very good enjoyment here at Ferrari, where he will be able to deliver. My responsibility, our responsibility, will be to allow Kimi to work as best he can and to protect him.”

“People who work at Ferrari have stayed for ten years, so I really hope that Kimi will stay for the next ten years at Ferrari.”

When talking about Felipe, the French team boss said: “Felipe is going to drive for Ferrari, Kimi is going to drive for Ferrari — there never has been a No 1 or No 2. Time will tell who has the best chance to compete for Ferrari for the championship.”

Kimi Raikkonen will not be able to test for his new team until next year when his McLaren contract expires, but he is already being tipped favourite for the 2007 drivers’ championship.