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Montezemolo joins Räikkönen for final Ferrari race

Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo will be in Abu Dhabi on Friday in order to witness the start of the inaugeral race weekend in the Arabian Gulf. The Italian has several meetings due but is also keen to see off Kimi Räikkönen as the 2007 World Champion prepares for his final Grand Prix with the Maranello team.

After three seasons of racing at Ferrari, Finn Räikkönen has claimed nine race victories, five pole positions and six fastest laps for the Italians as well as the coveted title.

"Kimi has entered the history of the Scuderia by winning one world title in his first year with Ferrari and contributing decisively towards two world titles in the Constructors' Championship in 2007 and 2008," Montezemolo said.

"He has always been an honest boy, transparent and loyal, and we will always remember him with joy. I'm glad that I can be here with him and the team on the occasion of his last Grand Prix in this particularly difficult year. Let's hope we can gain a good result."

Ferrari currently lies just a single point behind McLaren in the battle for third overall in the Constructors' Championship.

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