F1: The King of Spa, Best of Kimi Raikkonen in the Belgian Grand Prix

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#3 Win wasn't enough, 2005 Belgian GP

Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen celebrates his 2nd consecutive win at Spa

Sometimes a win isn't just good enough. Having won the Belgian Grand Prix for two consecutive years Kimi seemed to have celebrated less than Fernando Alonso who finished second. As finishing second Alonso went closer towards the season's title despite Raikkonen's sixth win that year. Unlike the 2004 season, McLaren in 2005 season was more competing and was on to an easy path for the Constructor's title if not for the Montoya's crash.

The pattern from the last race at Belgium seemed to repeat with McLarens dominating, and it was expected to see the McLarens at the top two. However, Montoya's clash with Pizzonia pushed the Mclaren 10 14th place from the lead. This paved way for the Renault's Alonso to hunt down to the second spot, making it a tough glimpse for Kimi through rearview mirrors. "A win is always a win" proclaimed the Finnish after winning the race just ahead of the season title competitor Fernando Alonso.

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