Japanese Grand Prix driver ratings

XPB_774094_Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen - 4th place, 12 points: 7/10

Raikkonen’s weakness remains qualifying, where he often fails to exploit his potential. On Saturday he admits he delivered an “average” first Q3 lap - only good enough for sixth - and then the red flag stopped him from making amends. Perhaps fortunate at the start as Daniel Ricciardo aimed for a gap between Raikkonen and Felipe Massa, clipping the Williams and giving both punctures to effectively eliminate two threats to Raikkonen’s race. On this occasion, Raikkonen did get the most out of the car in the race and it translated in to fourth place as he jumped Bottas in the pits.