Following the announcement that Kimi Raikkonen will be returning to drive for Ferrari in 2014, the Finn has said that he is very happy to be returning to Maranello saying that he can’t wait to be driving a “Prancing Horse car” again.

Speaking to the Ferrari.com website, Raikkonen said, “I am really happy to be returning to Maranello where I previously spent three fantastic and very successful years.”

“I have so many memories of my time at Ferrari, memories which have stayed with me these past years, first and foremost, winning the World Championship title in 2007, which was really unforgettable,” Raikkonen said. “I can’t wait to be driving a Prancing Horse car again and to reacquaint myself with so many people with whom I had such close links, as well as working with Fernando, whom I consider a great driver, in order to bring the team the success it deserves.”

Today’s announcement came after Felipe Massa announced his departure from the team last night.

Ferrari team principal, Stefano Domenicali said that he is very pleased to “welcome Kimi back to the Scuderia, the team with which he won his world championship title.” He went on to say, “I sense he is very happy to be returning to Maranello and very determined to tackle the work that awaits him in the best way possible.”

Fernando Alonso echoed the sentiments of his team principal, saying, “I’d like to welcome my new travelling companion: together, starting next year, we will have to tackle a very demanding technical and racing challenge.”

Domenicali and Alonso both paid tribute to Felipe Massa today and thanked him for his tenure with the team.