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Kimi Raikkonen fastest in testing

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Kimi Raikkonen fastest in testing
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Kimi Raikkonen announces his return for Formula 1 by setting the quickest time in pre-season testing.

Returning Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest time on day one of pre-season testing in Jerez earlier today.

The Lotus driver completed the course in 1:19.670 in what was his first outing in a Formula 1 car since 2009.

Scotland and Force India's Paul di Resta trailed Raikkonen, recording a best time of 1:19.772.

Red Bull's Mark Webber finished in fourth with a time of 1:20.496, while McLaren's Jenson Button ended the session in eighth, having clocked a time of 1:21.530.

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