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'Anything can happen in Monte-Carlo'
15 May 2009Heikki Kovalainen is all set to tackle the Monaco Grand Prix for the third time next weekend, as F1 makes its annual pilgrimage to the streets of Monte-Carlo. The Finn made his first appearance on the famous streets in an F1 car in 2007, finishing thirteenth for Renault. A point was collected for McLaren last year, although unknowns lie in wait to be discovered in 2009.
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| Heikki's first Monaco Grand Prix came two years ago |
Kovalainen, like English team-mate Lewis Hamilton, has endured a difficult start to the season this year although the 27-year-old is hoping that his diamond studded helmet may take his MP4-24 to a higher level than seen so far. "I really enjoy driving on street circuits and I'm optimistic that we've got a good package for Monaco," said Heikki, as Formula One visits its second city venue of the year after Melbourne at the end of March. "Although the results don't show it, because I was forced to start from the pit lane, I had a very strong race here last year and charged up from the back to finish eighth. Hopefully, I'll have an easier race this year!"
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| Lewis Hamilton won a wet, 2-hour-long race last year |
Barcelona last weekend showed up the car's lack of downforce on the kilometre-long start/straight, although the lower speeds in the principality should better suit the chassis. "We will be using KERS in Monaco and one of the questions will be whether we'll actually be able to use it to get past other cars," he admitted. "As usual, KERS will be a benefit for us, bu anything can happen in Monte-Carlo. Coming off the back of a disappointing race in Spain last week, I'm more determined than ever to get a strong result under my belt." Kovalainen is currently 11th in the drivers' championship with four points to his name.
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