Formula 1 News - October, 2008
Raikkonen not bothered if Massa doesn't win

Oct.20 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen must play a fully team-oriented role for one more race, but the Finn makes clear he is not in formula one to help his teammates win titles.

The reigning world champion's 2008 title defence ended mathematically at Fuji, paving the way for him to move over for fellow Ferrari driver Felipe Massa in the closing stages in China.

But although similar team tactics could come into play when Massa makes a last effort to win the drivers' championship in Brazil in two weeks, 29-year-old Raikkonen has admitted his heart is not really in the fight.

"For Felipe and Ferrari, it would be nice if he wins the title," he told the German broadcaster RTL.

"But quite honestly, it makes no difference to me who wins," Raikkonen admitted.

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