“We’re obviously determined to try and carry the momentum we’ve gathered
over the last couple of years into this season, but we certainly don’t take
anything for granted.”
Raikkonen won in Melbourne in 2007 on his way to winning the title for Ferrari
and looks to have eased seamlessly back into Formula One with Lotus, who ran
as Renault up until last season.
The 32-year-old Finn left the sport after battling with his motivation and,
from what he showed in testing, would seem to have a car which could offer
him the chance to fight for podiums at least.
“He looks like he is driving very well, like he has never really been
away,” Horner continued. “So much will depend on the car for him,
and that will probably affect his motivation.”