KIMI RAIKKONEN NETS THIRD IN BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Team McLaren Mercedes driver Kimi Raikkonen took third place in this weekends British Grand Prix after starting on the first row of the grid. Kimi set a time of 1:20.397 in the closing seconds of an exciting qualifying session with team mate Juan Pablo Montoya setting the eighth fastest time with a 1:21.107.

Shortly before the race Raikkonen commented: "I'm really pleased being on the first row particularly at Silverstone where a lot of the guys from Woking and Brixworth are able to come and support us. The car was working well and in a way I'm a bit disappointed not to be on pole as we were so close. My final run was a bit tight – I think there were only a few seconds left – but we made it and were able to achieve second which is super. We made a lot of progress from yesterday, and I was really able to push. Now I look forward to the race tomorrow where we will do everything to do well. A win is possible, but so much can happen, but I'm really pleased with today's result and look forward to tomorrow."

Pos, Driver, Constructor, Race Time

1     Fernando Alonso, Renault, 1h25m51.927
2     Michael Schumacher, Scuderia Ferrari, +13.951
3     Kimi Raikkonen, Team McLaren Mercedes, +18.672
4     Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault, +19.976
5     Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari, +31.559
6     Juan Pablo Montoya, Team McLaren Mercedes, +64.769
7     Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber,  +71.594
8     Jacques Villeneuve,    BMW Sauber,    +78.299
9     Nico Rosberg,    Williams F1,    +79.008
10    Rubens Barrichello,    Honda Racing,    +1 lap
11    Jarno Trulli,   Toyota,    +1 lap
12    David Coulthard,    Red Bull Racing,    +1 lap
13    Tonio Luizzi,    Toro Rosso,    +1 lap
14    Christian Klien,    Red Bull Racing,    +1 lap
15    Christijan Albers,    MF1 Racing,    +1 lap
16    Tiago Monteiro,    MF1 Racing,    +2 lapa
18    Franck Montagny,    Super Aguri,    +3 laps