Raikkonen's had some fantastic luck - Alonso

Newly-crowned world champion Fernando Alonso believes Kimi Raikkonen’s challenge for the Formula One title was fuelled by good fortune – despite the Finn’s numerous engine failures.

Newly-crowned world champion Fernando Alonso believes Kimi Raikkonen’s challenge for the Formula One title was fuelled by good fortune – despite the Finn’s numerous engine failures.

Raikkonen’s championship hopes ended at the Brazilian Grand Prix as Alonso became the youngest driver to win the title after a season in which the McLaren driver was dogged by mechanical problems.

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