Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher were both so ever F1 world champion. Both are also both had decided to retire from F1. The difference, Kimi was able to ride his first podium of the season after a comeback, something that can not be done again by Schumacher.
Seven world titles has marked a brilliant career on the track Schumacher F1. When it was at peak performance, 43-year-old man even won five straight titles from 2000-2004 season with Ferrari. He retired at the end of the 2006 season.
After the retirement of Schumacher, 'Prancing Horse' recruiting Raikkonen of McLaren - his best performance when it was runner-up racer final standings in 2003 and 2005 seasons. At the end of his first season with Ferrari, Raikkonen appeared to be world champion. He hung the wheel at the end of the 2009 season.
This season, both drivers were both back in action at the F1 track. Schumacher first revoke his decision to retire and return to the track since 2010 last season, followed by Raikkonen drove the new 'Jet Army' again this season.
Now deserves its own credit is given to Raikkonen who have successfully kicked the podium again, after just over four series in its inaugural season after retirement. Last weekend he was 32 years of finishing second in the Bahrain Grand Prix behind Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull.
"A little disappointing I did not manage to do it (win). But I made a small mistake at the beginning and the loss of one position from Ferrari," said Raikkonen at Reuters.
Raikkonen may be less satisfied, but these achievements are far more okay than Schumacher who could not even on the podium since returning to action in F1, with the best performance is "close" alias podium finish in the top four - performed four times: three times in 2010 and once in 2011.
So, Raikkonen only need 4 races to get back on the podium, something that can not be done just after 42 races Schumacher after the comeback.
Judging from the terms of the car, Schumacher to race for Mercedes GP actually have good enough capital to pursue the podium this season. In fact, his teammate, Nico Rosberg, could be a winner in the last three series. However, instead of pursuing the podium, Schumacher has so far actually gain 2 new points from retired twice and both times finishing in the top 10.
While Raikkonen, who is now acting bersma Lotus team, has proved that his team also had a competitive car and be able to pursue the podium. It is shown from the results and also his teammate, Romain Grosjean, who finished third in Bahrain.
Level of competitiveness Lotus so far even better than the big F1 teams, Ferrari. With 57 points - 34 of Kimi and 23 of Grosjean - Lotus sits in the top three constructors' standings, one position better than Ferrari who had 45 points and in fourth position.
