Raikkonen wins Spanish Grand Prix and ends Renault run

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BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) — Kimi Raikkonen ended Fernando Alonso's winning streak when he claimed his and McLaren's first win this season by triumphing comfortably in the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Finn Raikkonen dominated from start to finish as he wrecked local dreams of seeing a fourth successive win, and a first victory for a Spaniard on home soil, from the 23-year-old Renault driver Alonso.

But Alonso, the early-season championship leader, finished in a fighting second place to maintain his lead in the title race as he delivered his fifth podium finish in this year's five races.

"The car was perfect, everything went well and I did not even have to push to top speed," Raikkonen said Sunday. "I won easily and I am very happy for myself...