"It will be a healthy competition between two drivers that could create great results," Ferrari team director Jean Todt told Corriere Della Sera yesterday.

    "We will be very careful to make sure that this internal rivalry does not become counterproductive. The interests of Ferrari are what is most important, and Raikkonen and Massa know this law very well."

    Raikkonen is replacing the retired seven-time champion Michael Schumacher. Massa is entering his second season with the team.

    During Schumacher's 11 years with Ferrari, the team's second driver was often relegated to a support role. At the Austrian Grand Prix in 2002, Rubens Barrichello was ordered to move aside on the last lap and let Schumacher win.

    Schumacher remains with Ferrari as a special adviser.

    "We intend to take advantage of his knowledge and experience," said Todt.

    (Source: Shanghai Daily/Agencies)