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Irvine: Raikkonen should get his act together

Former Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine is unimpressed with Raikkonen's performance at the Ferrari Formula 1 team. The Ulsterman believes Felipe Massa has done a great job so far this season, but said Raikkonen should get his act together or stop drinking.

Speaking to Setanta Sports Irvine said: "I think Felipe's done a great job. He looked stupid in Malaysia (when he was passed by Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton at the beginning of the race after starting on pole), but you have to say that he was all over Hamilton. He looked like he could have got him. Raikkonen then pulled up behind him when Massa went off and he couldn't even get close."

Irvine furthermore said: "Felipe's been bloody quick. In Malaysia he probably should have taken it a bit easier and got more points but since then he's done a fantastic job. Raikkonen just hasn't been on the pace the whole season really. Massa has been on top of him in winter testing and the first four races.

"I don't know what that's all about - he's going to have to get his act together or stop drinking because if he's not winning he can't be drinking."

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