SOCHI, Russia -- Kimi Raikkonen made a solid start to the Russian Grand Prix weekend by edging out Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas to top spot in opening practice.
Raikkonen is already under pressure in 2017, with his form already questioned by Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne, having failed to finish on the podium in a car Sebastian Vettel has taken to the top of the championship with two victories in three races. On arrival in Sochi the 2007 world champion stated he has been disappointed with his own form this year and followed up with a 1:36.074 to top opening practice for the Italian team.