Kimi Raikkonen says new parts set to be introduced at the French Grand Prix should lift Alfa Romeo’s prospects, as it bids to halt its current difficult run. Raikkonen began his second stint at the team with four straight points finishes to emerge as one of Formula 1’s lead midfielders, but the squad’s form has since dipped. Alfa Romeo struggled as temperatures rose in Spain while in Monaco encouraging Thursday practice pace went unrewarded after the team lacked performance in qualifying. The squad’s C38 struggled for pace through much of the weekend in Canada, with Raikkonen suffering his first Q1 elimination for almost four years, before taking only 15th in race...
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