Kimi Raikkonen says he only has "some small issues" to overcome to be happy with the potential of his Ferrari in Monaco.
Ferrari looked competitive in FP1 as Lewis Hamilton topped the times, but Mercedes was comfortably quickest in the second session before rain prevented any improvements after the first 20 minutes. Having not had a chance to run the supersoft tyre, Raikkonen was predictably cautious in his assessment of Ferrari's chances but says he is encouraged by the start he has made.
“It was very OK," Raikkonen said. "I mean, obviously there’s some small issues but I think it’s more with the tyres to get the tyres warm enough, especially the front tyres.
"Overall we have some work to do but it’s not too bad, the feeling is pretty OK. Like I said we have to get the tyres working so it would have been nice to try the supersoft to see, I think they will work much easier. Not a bad start.”
Raikkonen says the main focus is on the front tyres after being pleased with the "masses of traction" he says the Ferrari delivers.
"Obviously we have to see how the weather is and work on the car a little bit and make sure the tyres work well and go from there and do the best that we can in qualifying and in the race.”
Click here for Thursday's gallery from the Monaco Grand Prix
Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter
