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Question from Chatmaster:
Thanks a lot folks for sending all the questions, we had really much more than we expected (almost 2000). Just for your information - Kimi will be testing in Jerez until Saturday together with Alex Wurz. Afterwards he will be "released" for his X-mas holiday. See you next time at the West Web Chat
Answer:
Bye Bye
Question from Maria14Hungary:
Are you bought some christmas gifts till this time?
Answer:
No not yet..........I have to go shopping now.....Seriously I have to leave now as its been a long day. II'm going to have something to eat and then bed as its an early start tomorrow here in Jerez. I'm sorry that I have not been able to answer all your questions but there have been so many...thanks for your support. I have tried to keep the answers short to get through as many questions as possible. Thanks for attending the chat and I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Question from markus sytelä:
Was it really only because of oil, that you slipped out of the track in Magny-Cours?
Answer:
joo muuten oli tilanne hallussa koko ajan mutta joskus voi käydä noinkin!! / and in english YES!
(Jo, annars hade jag kontroll på läget hela tiden men ibland kan det gå sådär också)
Question from Varun:
have u been 2 india?
Answer:
No, never.
Question from Risto:
Who is your favourite nascar driver?
Answer:
I don't watch it as much as I would like as its hard to find it on TV in europe but I like Jeff Gordon
Question from Risto:
Are you faster than Michael Shumacher?
Answer:
Yes
Question from infosztrada.com_ChiefEditor:
Kimi! We wish you all the bests for season 2003!
Answer:
cheers
Question from vera:
Have you ever been in Disneyland?
Answer:
No - but I would like to go one day
Question from tadiohead:
What was your greatest and worst moment in F1 so far?
Answer:
Best was first podium in Australia and worst was Magny Cours
Question from John A:
Is there any track that you have driven on that you would like to see added to the season?
Answer:
Donington Park
Question from Mihajlo_Zahorodni_Kimi_Raikkonen:
Kimi, thank you for the answer, it really ment a lot to me, you know i hope mercedes's engine will be much competitive and stronger next year so you could finally show everyone who is Kimi Raikkonen!!!
Answer:
cheers
Question from teppo:
Which circuit do you like best now that Spa is no longer in the calendar?
Answer:
Probably Monaco to be honest - great challenge and atmosphere
Question from renich:
hej Kimi, did you enjoy your visit in Poland ??
Answer:
yes I did, was quite good.
Question from Karen:
Will you be visiting the Paragon when its finished? and what do you think of the new regulations?
Answer:
I have already been to Paragon but that was a year ago and I think a lot has happened since then so I look forward to going soon....I think that qualifying will become a lot more interesting for the fans
Question from f1sl:
do you pee standing up or sitting down?
Answer:
standing!
Question from infosztrada.com_ChiefEditor:
What do you think about the Hunagroring and the Hungarian Grand Prix? Have you got a message for hungarian fans?
Answer:
It is quite nice - I like it and obviously there are a lot of Finnish fans. Just a bit difficult for overtaking. Hi to all hungarians in the chat
Question from infosztrada.com_ChiefEditor:
Have you got good relationship with West McLaren Mercedes’s leaders?
Answer:
Sorry - I can't answer all the questions as there are so many.....I have a good relationship with all of them and we get on really well.
Question from teppo:
do you think you will do well in the new qualifying system with only one fast lap?
Answer:
I do not think it does a big difference
Question from Varun:
kimi, pls ans at least one question of mine... do u feel that mclaren have chances of beating ferrari in 2003? Best of luck in ur endeavour, Varun
Answer:
Yes - I know that we are all working very very very hard to do this..
Question from hello_kimi:
Do you like german peple??
Answer:
Yes the're ok.
Question from Mihajlo_Zahorodni_Kimi_Raikkonen:
Kimi, what does your girlfriend says about your driving in F1?
Answer:
She is happy, she can cope with it.
Question from _PRC_Michelin:
Will you visit Russia someday??And what do you think about Russia?
Answer:
I have been there already three times for winter carting - ups I have done already carting on snow
Question from Melvin:
Hi Kimi,what is the best race you have last year?
Answer:
Magny Cours
Question from Mari:
I`m ashamed!
Answer:
You better are.
Question from saz:
2 years ago Mika Hakkinan drove through Woking, England.to see his fans. If the option arose would you accept and do the same?
Answer:
Yes - I like driving on the streets.
Question from Jayne:
If you were stranded on a desert island what three things would you take with you?
Answer:
Lots of food, girlfriend and a helicopter
Question from Mari:
do u like Joonas and Clauiii?
Answer:
Well, they have asked a lot of questions Mari!
Question from Lauren:
Do you have ur own motorhome?
Answer:
No
Question from Joonas :
You have a tattoo on your wrist - it pictures a green sun; how old were you when you took it?
Answer:
Joonas - lots of questions from you -sorry I can't answer them all......Its actually black and I had it done during the 2001 summer
Question from Suvi:
Will you and Jenni spend new year with us in secret location at northern finland?
Answer:
eipä taida onnata kun on muita suunnitelmia:)
(Det går nog inte eftersom jag har andra planer)
Question from tim drummond:
What do you do to keep fit?
Answer:
All kinds of different sports - gym, running, cycling....
Question from vera:
Do you know Apulanta?
Answer:
yes i know!
Question from Saartje:
Who is your favourite rally-driver?
Answer:
Tommi Makkinen & Markus Gronholm...both Finnish of course
Question from Finn75:
Best overtaking manouver in the history of Formula1?
Answer:
mika häkkinen overtaking m shumacher in spa 2000
Question from infosztrada.com_ChiefEditor:
Have you got friend from the other drivers?
Answer:
I'm good friends with Mika but really don't have friends as such among the other drivers..
Question from Steve Cooper:
Apart from Ferrari, which teams and drivers will be your principal opposition in 2003?
Answer:
Hi Steve - Williams no doubt
Question from Sue Hopgood:
Dear Kimi, Congratulations to you on your stunning start to your fomula one career. As "The Iceman" you always seem so cool and unfazed by everything. Is there ever a time when you are nervous about anything ?? Race day, waiting for the lights to go green? visiting the dentist?Flying? anything??? Thanks for answering this question ( if you do!!!) Sending you every good wish for your F1 career Kimi, you' ve got a fan for life, take care, love from Sue xxx
Answer:
I always get a little nervous before the race but its pretty normal I guess...once you start you forget all about it
Question from Joonas :
How much does it mean to you having many loyal fans?
Answer:
Its nice to have fans and I really like all the support I get!!!
Question from jani:
käyttääkö mclaren ens vuonna tallimääräyksiä?
Answer:
ei käytä!!!!
(Kommer McLaren använda sig av stallorder 2003?)
(Nej)
Question from Mari:
What is your favourite movie?
Answer:
I really liked "Gone in 60 seconds"
Question from claudiii:
what is your favourite country??
Answer:
Finland
Question from VICTOR BORG:
I am Victor from Malta and as a supporter of McLaren I want to ask you, may be is too early, how do you think of 2003 new car especially about its reability and speed.
Answer:
Its too early to say anything -at the moment I'm driving the MP4-17 and I will not be using the MP4-18 until the start of the 2003 European season
Question from powered_by_M-B:
Hi! What car do you drive? Is it still your dream to drive for Ferrari ? as they are a BUNCH OF CHEATS!!
Answer:
Mercedes-Benz CLK Ferrari? No, not really.
Question from claudiii:
whats your favourite foot and drink??
Answer:
I really like chicken pasta.......and enjoy a cola or two
Question from Raikkie:
Do you watch other motorsports, like DTM ?
Answer:
I pretty much watch all motorsports on TV...
Question from Ammika:
have you still a residence in finnland?
Answer:
No
Question from Kylie:
Whose idea was the diamond-like motif on your helmet and does it have any meaning?
Answer:
I only had it on my helmet from last year I think..it was done by the Finnish guy Uffe who paints my helmet
Question from Hinesh:
Hi Kimi! What was your best lap time in testing today
Answer:
1:22:49 - something like that -
Question from claudiii:
what was your favourite subjet in school??
Answer:
I liked sports....particulary when we did icehockey in wintertime
Question from claudiii:
what will you do on new years eve??
Answer:
I'm not going to tell...but it will fun
Question from hakki:
What do you think about your first year with McLaren and do you still have contacts with Mika Hakkinen?
Answer:
Yes I am still in touch with Mika, I just met him last week. Well the season was quite difficult as I had a few problems.
Question from claudiii:
how many languages do you speak and which??
Answer:
Two - Finnish and English
Question from TheKanisteri:
Have you tried karting on snow?
Answer:
Easy answer no but I would like to try it
Question from Rand Miller:
In your opinion, how much of your great ability is natural and not learned? What details have you observed about Schumacher that show he can be beaten? I know for certain you can do it!!!!! Go for it!!!
Answer:
For sure you can learn always, but the main thing is to bring quite a lot of natural talent with you, otherwise it is difficult. And about Schumacher, I'll better keep that for myself as he might be in the chat.
Question from Olli:
Kimi, miten meni testit tänään? Kuinka usein sä käyt Suomessa? Onks Sveitsi kiva paikka? Hyvää onnea kaudelle 2003....
(Kimi, hur gick testerna idag? Hur ofta besöker du Finland? Är Schweiz ett bra land att bo i? Lycka till säsongen 2003)
Answer:
testit meni aika huonosti kun oli ongelmia koko paivan...sveitsi on tosi jees!!!!kiitti
(testerna gick inte så bra. Vi hade problem hela dagen, Schweiz är helt okej!!!Tack)
Question from Marcin ¯akowski:
Kimi, how did you feel when you drove F1 car for the first time?
Answer:
I remember it clearly - it was at Mugello and It was very nice indeed and so different than anything else I have ever driven before...FANTASTIC!!!
Question from Henry Hutahayan:
Hello, my name Henry Hutahayan..i'm from Indonesia. Kimi you're my favorite driver and i'm happy because you join in mclaren in this year because mclaren is the only one my favorite team. I just wan't your promise to win the race in 2003 (maybe in France or anywhere) and i'll pray for that. Would you keep your promise...???? Thank You .
Answer:
I'll do my best!
Question from Jayne:
What would you like for Christmas?
Answer:
Just to spend some time with my girlfriend and my family relaxing and eating too much - like everybody else I guess
Question from Andrew D'Hooge:
Where do you see yourself and the McLaren team in five years?
Answer:
Worldchampions
Question from gav:
Kimi, what is your favourite aspect of F1 racing?
Answer:
Easy - its being in the car going flat out
Question from Mari:
Hy Kimi, I`m a big Fan of you! Wanna ask, if u come sometimes on your Official Website? lg mari
Answer:
Yes for sure.
Question from Joonas :
How often do your friends visit you on a Grand Prix weekend?
Answer:
Its not often but last year I think I had friends with me at about four races. However I don't get to spend so much time with them at the races as I'm always very busy
Question from Emzi:
What is your favorite Finnish band?
Answer:
BOMFUNK MC
Question from Milivoje Kovacevic:
What can You say about Your ambitions for next season? Could You be in better then David? Would Michael be champion again? Are You ready to continue there were Mika Hakkinen stopped? Best Regards, Milivoje Kovacevic, Journalist from Montenegro
Answer:
The aim as always is to win as many races as we can...I can't predict what will happen but I know that the team and myself will do the best we can = keep your fingers crossed
Question from Marius Israel:
I think you will also brake with the left foot. Is it difficult for you to change again, when using a road car with standard clutch? b.t.w.: Did Kikka already told you about my Fanpage project? http://www.raikkonenkimi.com & http://www.kimppa.de
Answer:
Hi Marius - I do brake with my left foot and its not too big a problem to change as my car is an automatic...I haven't seen your websites but I will have a look later
Question from Barrichello:
What do you think about pilots' brazilian ?
Answer:
they are quick but not quick enough!
Question from Joonas :
Is "dude_blink@hotmail.com" your e-mail address? Do you have one?
Answer:
Hi there - First of all sorry that I'm a bit late but I have been testing all day in Jerez in Spain and have only just got back to my hotel......Joonas - this is not my email address - sorry..........
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