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Kimi Raikkonen: DRS issue behind early Belgian GP exit

Kimi Raikkonen has revealed that a problem with his DRS was behind his Belgian Grand Prix exit, having also sustained substantial car damage on the opening lap. Raikkonen challenged for the leading positions through practice, topping Friday’s running, but lost out in a Q3 session that took place in mixed conditions. Raikkonen was light-fuelled, with Ferrari splitting strategies in order to cover the weather, meaning he missed the best track conditions, and was shuffled down to sixth place. Raikkonen was clipped at La Source by Daniel Ricciardo – who had been hit by Fernando Alonso’s flying McLaren – and sustained a right-rear puncture. Raikkonen eventually returned...
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