Kimi Raikkonen will be fully fit for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix after missing testing last week to recover from a crash at the Turkish race.

"My back was a bit sore so we decided that I would rest to get properly fit for this race rather than test," said the Finnish McLaren driver.

"But I am totally fine and I am looking forward to getting back in the car.

"It has been feeling really strong recently, so I hope we can have more of a race in Monza than in Istanbul."

Raikkonen hit a tyre wall during the Turkish race after returning to the track from the pits following a collision with Scott Speed.

Renault boss Flavio Briatore claims long-time target Kimi Raikkonen has agreed to join Ferrari next season as a replacement for Michael Schumacher.

Briatore had been chasing the McLaren driver to take over from world champion Fernando Alonso for the 2007 campaign.

But he says Raikkonen will partner Felipe Massa at Ferrari as he expects Schumacher to announce his retirement.

"Kimi chose to sign this pre-contract with Ferrari. Good luck. We will try to beat him next year," said Briatore.

"You try to do whatever you think is the best. For me Raikkonen was committed very early with Ferrari and the fact, we believe, next year he is driving for Ferrari with Massa takes away that option.

"We tried for Raikkonen but that was not possible.

"For me the dream was Fernando and Kimi but what is not possible is not possible."

Ferrari will announce their 2007 driver line-up after this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

After missing out on Raikkonen, Briatore decided to promote rookie Heikki Kovalainen to take Alonso's drive - a move he has fiercely defended.

Briatore could have signed Juan Pablo Montoya, who is leaving McLaren for Nascar, but opted to sign the Finn who has been testing for the team since 2004 and is their back-up driver this season.

"With Fernando leaving we looked away and felt we needed new blood to beat what exists in Formula One," added Briatore.

"People keep saying Kovalainen has no experience but this is utter rubbish - Montoya had experience but he is not in Formula One anymore.

"We had the possibility to take a name driver, Montoya was available but we are not looking for a name."

Only Ron is hoping that Kimi is not going....
hope Ron can convince him

Felipe Massa and McLaren driver Kimi Raikkonen will wear Ferrari's colours next season following Michael Schumacher's decision to retire.

Ferrari revealed the new line-up after Schumacher's announcement following his win in the Italian Grand at Monza.

"Kimi was key to the structure for the future and we are pleased to have him", said technical director Ross Brawn.

"Felipe is doing a great job but we are happy to gain Kimi."

Raikkonen has signed a three-year deal and Massa's contract has been extended to the end of 2008.

McLaren team chief Ron Dennis thanked the Finn for his efforts and promised fans they would replace him with another quality driver.

"I have enjoyed working with Kimi over the past five seasons and as a team we have achieved a lot of success," he said.

"He is a very special driver and obviously everybody at McLaren wishes him all the best in his future career.

"Looking forward we remain confident that our 2007 line-up will be a strong and exciting one."

kimi...last game for u...grab ur 1st win of the season 2006....n of coz last win of 2006 as well...

dun juz keep promote advertisement...keep walking..haiz...