Don't use Twitter but a little birdie told me Miezi Twitted this:
Such good news, music to my ears. And Kimi as classy as always:
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Verena @miezicat1 39m39 minutes ago Kimi happy with new race engineer #Greenwood "Damm good guy! Dave is really clever and does things exactly as they should be." "It's easier to work with him. He has a different style of working and I'm really happy. All engineers are different but he pretty much reminds me of Mark [Slade]. Both speak English, are very familiar with the car and know what I want", Räikkönen smiles. "Antonio does now general work. He's nice guy, but wasn't good partner for me. It wasn't anyone's fault. Now only the situation is different and I'm happier overall." no more changes in team: "Systems are little changed, how they are made, but in principle, not for me." #Kulta #TS
Last season Kimi Räikkönen was hopelessly troubled with his car package. To add to the agony, completely inexperienced racing engineer Antonio Spagnolo was not able to facilitate in any way the Finnish Ferrari driver’s performance.
When Räikkönen switched from Lotus to Ferrari, he would have liked to bring Mark Slade to Maranello. When Kimi’s F1 career is nearing it’s final stage, however, the British engineer was reluctant to relocate and engage in a short-term exchange.
Nonetheless, Räikkönen’s life is now made easier working with a different British engineer. Dave Greenwood left Marussia to become the helping hand of the 2007 world champion. The partnership has started very promisingly.
“Damn good old-timer! Dave is really clever, and does things exactly as it should be,” Räikkönen told Turun Sanomat.
Greenwood is Räikkönen’s sixth race engineer. Sauber guided Kimi with the ways of experienced Jacky Eeckelaert. At McLaren Kimi received Mika Häkkinen’s race engineer Mark Slade and physical trainer Mark Arnall. At Ferrari Raikkonen won the championship with Chris Dyer, later he was assigned with Andrea Stella. A renunion at Lotus with Slade saw Kimi in 2013 (previously Simon Rennie) and the Ferrari comeback was with novice Antonio Spagnolo.
“It’s easier to work with an Englishman. He has a different style of working, and I’m really happy.”
And is Greenwood’s style the same as Slade’s?
“All engineers are different, but Dave pretty much reminds me of Mark. Both speak English, are very familiar with the car and know what I want so,” Räikkönen smiles.
Spagnolo was involved in winter testing with the Ferrari team, but for Räikkönen, he is no longer working closely with him.
“Antonio now carries out general team work. He is a nice guy, but not a terribly good partner for me. It wasn’t anyone’s fault. Now only the situation is different, and I’m happier overall.
In addition to a new racing engineer, Räikkönen’s team also went through changes.
“Systems are little changed, how they are made, but in principle, not in my case.”
quoteRobin & I are supporting the best dad in the world for the season opening competition in Australia. We shall be watching the race on the TV this time but we can’t wait to take a part in the European races. Little Robin has the perfect outfit and accessories at our home studio. He is so small but still the biggest and the most important fan.
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#66 | RE: Iceman 2015Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:36 pm (Last edited: Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:37 pm)
Who is number 1 with Ferrari ? According to certain papers Vettel is THE NUMBER ONE and has pushed aside Kimi to show him who the boss is ! Seems also Maranello accepted this kind of incident without a word ...... So ??????
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#68 | RE: Iceman 2015Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:43 pm (Last edited: Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:44 pm)
Quote: jpp47 wrote in post #67Who is number 1 with Ferrari ? According to certain papers Vettel is THE NUMBER ONE and has pushed aside Kimi to show him who the boss is ! Seems also Maranello accepted this kind of incident without a word ...... So ??????
I think it's too early to say this, Jpp.
Firstly, Ferrari are not fighting for the championship. Thus, I don't think it makes any sense to prioritize drivers at all for the entire season. Ferrari would have to hope that Mercedes reliability becomes cumbersome in order to even entertain the idea of a championship. Because no car is quick enough to fight with Mercedes on merit. I don't think what Vettel did at the first corner in Australia was completely wrong. But I think the team as a whole didn't sit down and address the ultimate goal. Ferrari are in a fight with Williams for P2 in the WCC. With that being said, there is no reason to push a teammate off the track and sacrifice points. In order to maximize points and fight for P2 in the WCC, Ferrari need to consistently score good points. Regardless of who is scoring them. That's why it doesn't make any sense to me to establish a #1 and #2 driver. All Ferrari can hope to achieve this season is based on how the team performs.
haven't read and even if papers say that, doesn't mean it's true. I don't think there is number 1 atm. And what what should Ferrari say? if they think there is something to tell the drivers, they will do internally.
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#70 | RE: Iceman 2015Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:56 am (Last edited: Fri Mar 20, 2015 2:56 am)
I guess some people earn their status. That is what is happening with Vettel ( if at all that is the case). He is just so involved and naturally there is more support. But I doubt if Kimi is getting any second hand treatment, they all like Kimi at Ferrari and believe in his speed too.
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#72 | RE: Iceman 2015Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:24 pm (Last edited: Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:58 pm)
Kimi and Kvyat will be at the Nagy Futam (big race) in Budapest this may first.
Thanks to elysa90:
"I am happy and pleased to partecipate at the Nagy Futam, I am convinced that it will be a success"- said Raikkonen "I know how the fans are fans of Ferrari and can't wait to entertain them"
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Sweet how he talk from his little boy 
