Few drivers bring as much joy and sheer uncomplicatedness to the sport as Kimi Raikkonen.

Not a man of many words.

Not a man you’d expect to show some emotion either. Kimi Raikkonen, it appears, walks a tightrope of sorts where expressions signify the possibility of tripping over from a daunting height.

And perhaps that’s the catch.

Does that mean that the ‘Iceman’ doesn’t offer his takes on the sport he’s often decorated with some special feats, such as winning the 2007 World title in his maiden year at Ferrari?

Well, not really.

Here’s what you ought to know about the former Ferrari driver. According to Kimi Raikkonen, following other cars has now become a lot easier. But that said, what might have contributed to the Kimster’s candid confession?

In racing conditions, according to Kimi Raikkonen, following the other car has now become a bit easier thanks to rule changes.

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As it is, making F1 more competitive has anyways been a part of the agenda of those who are entrusted with administering it in an age where motor-sport is increasingly pushing boundaries. Le Mans, NASCAR, WRC are constantly doing their bit to challenge Formula 1, as if Formula-E weren’t doing its bit?

To that end, the Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen’s statement only seems to have reinstated the belief that there’s a lot that’s going right about the world’s fastest single-seater racing series.

Here’s what Kimi Raikkonen exactly shared in lines with the above:

“Exits are still tricky, but you can get more close on the end of the corners and stuff like that.

“Low-speed corners we seem to still struggle, but maybe the conditions [in Bahrain] had an effect.

“We can get closer. Overtaking is still difficult, but I think it gives us a bit more chance.”