Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has urged Kimi Raikkonen to prove himself if he wants to remain with the Maranello marque . Raikkonen 's contract finishes at the end of the current Formula One season , although there is an option for 2016 providing both parties are in agreement . The Finn stated this week he has never been happier working with a team in his entire F1 career , although his form to date has not matched that of team-mate Sebastian Vettel . Kimi Raikkonen has been urged to improve his performances if he wants to stay at Ferrari . Sparks fly as the Finn overtakes Pastor Maldonado during practice ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix . In particular , Raikkonen has let himself down in qualifying , although has recovered well in the last two races in Malaysia and China to finish fourth . The 35-year-old has certainly shown he has the speed and , given his state of mind , appears keen on staying . According to Arrivabene , however , results have to improve . Ahead of Sunday 's Bahrain Grand Prix he said : 'You want to know what I said to Kimi ? Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene ( right ) speaks to his drivers Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel ( left ) Vettel celebrates after beating Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton ( left ) and Nico Rosberg in Malaysia . 'He was telling me about the contract and I said to him , 'It depends on your performance ' . 'And Kimi , he 's the kind of person who appreciates when you 're talking with him in a very transparent way and straight to his face . 'Kimi knows it 's early to talk about this at the moment , but I 'm happy about the performance , he just needs to push and he knows that . '
Kimi Raikkonen 's deal with Ferrari expires at the end of the season . Team principal Maurizio Arrivabene wants Finn to improve performances . Maranello driver has struggled to replicate team-mate Sebastian Vettel .