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No extra pressure for defending champion Raikkonen

Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen doesn't feel any extra pressure at the start of the upcoming season compared to last season. In 2007 Raikkonen was going into his first season with the Ferrari Formula 1 team, while in 2008 the Finn will be defending his 2007 world championship title.

Speaking about the difference how he is feeling on Thursday before the first Grand Prix weekend last year and today Raikkonen said: "For sure it is much easier to come now. It is different because I know the team, know the people. Last year went very well for us. Now it should be easier as I know the team."

Raikkonen furthermore remains cool as a defending champion. When asked if it gives him extra pressure he said: "No, but I think we have not even started the championship yet, so let's see what happens. We will do the best job we can but for sure we expect to do well in our team. I think the two main teams seem to be a bit ahead of the others and four drivers, so anything can happen.

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