Kimi's future - No racing in 2010?

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

I know people here like point to 2008 season and based on that they suggest that Kimi is not as good as 1. he was or 2. as was hyped. I'm trying to look objectively at 2008 :) and there was a dip in Kimi's performances compared to Massa around mid-season, that's a fact. But people who dislike Kimi leave it at that and don't seem to want to consider that maybe, just maybe, it wasn't all his fault. Based on Kimi's performances now it is possible that last year there were car issues that people (also those who don't like him) should take into account before judging him, since it's clear that he is as good as ever. There you go, I didn't sound too much like a Kimi-fan boy, did I?

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There are many people that do not like Kimi because he has ironclad self-esteem. This is a quality I admire a great deal. He is not weak pyschologically as is Massa - the Brazilian needs constant babying by his engineer.

There is a whole body of achievement by Raikkonen while at Mclaren that demonstrates how good he is. The way he won in 2007 was difficult.

And since Massa left he is the highest scoring driver with Barrichello some way behind. The Ferrari team have provided Kimi with proper attention and this is the result.

Too much is made of 2008. Kimi had significant issues and some mechanical problems during races as well and he did make a few errors in qualifying mainly. He finished 3rd in the championship - not the worst result!

BUt remember Spa in 2008, he passed both Massa and Hamilton. Then of course Massa was given first place by the stewards.

So yes you are right and objective on 2008. Also, in the latter part of 2008 Hamilton began to drive in order to protect his lead - he disclosed this recently when questioned about HIS championship win. So it also flattered Massa.

Kimi IS as good as ever. I like who he is, the way he has always driven is the same - he never had to "learn" f1 as a driver like Massa has had to. This was one of the remarkable things that we saw when he drove Sauber and Peter Sauber saw this.

He happily reminds me a lot of late SuperSwede and I find that so pleasureable - he will tell the engineers what he wants and the goes out and does his best in such a sublime way.

With Massa, there is always a big performance and a discussion and anguish and he has to be encouraged......

Kimi is far and away the better driver than Massa and he WON a world title for Ferrari.

If they do not appreciate him then maybe its time to move to Brawn with its Mercedes backing or back to Mclaren.

Kimi, unlike Alonso or Schumacher is not afraid of having any driver as hsi teammate.

But Ferrari will discover that Alonso demands total focuse and Massa wil discover what it is like to have a top driver as his teammate who considers him a threat just by being there. Psychologically Fernando Alonso is going to crush Felipe Massa if they wind up together.

Up until now, delicate little Felipe has been living in an idyllic teammmate world.

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

There are many people that do not like Kimi because he has ironclad self-esteem. This is a quality I admire a great deal. He is not weak pyschologically as is Massa - the Brazilian needs constant babying by his engineer.

There is a whole body of achievement by Raikkonen while at Mclaren that demonstrates how good he is. The way he won in 2007 was difficult.

And since Massa left he is the highest scoring driver with Barrichello some way behind. The Ferrari team have provided Kimi with proper attention and this is the result.

Too much is made of 2008. Kimi had significant issues and some mechanical problems during races as well and he did make a few errors in qualifying mainly. He finished 3rd in the championship - not the worst result!

BUt remember Spa in 2008, he passed both Massa and Hamilton. Then of course Massa was given first place by the stewards.

So yes you are right and objective on 2008. Also, in the latter part of 2008 Hamilton began to drive in order to protect his lead - he disclosed this recently when questioned about HIS championship win. So it also flattered Massa.

Kimi IS as good as ever. I like who he is, the way he has always driven is the same - he never had to "learn" f1 as a driver like Massa has had to. This was one of the remarkable things that we saw when he drove Sauber and Peter Sauber saw this.

He happily reminds me a lot of late SuperSwede and I find that so pleasureable - he will tell the engineers what he wants and the goes out and does his best in such a sublime way.

With Massa, there is always a big performance and a discussion and anguish and he has to be encouraged......

Kimi is far and away the better driver than Massa and he WON a world title for Ferrari.

If they do not appreciate him then maybe its time to move to Brawn with its Mercedes backing or back to Mclaren.

Kimi, unlike Alonso or Schumacher is not afraid of having any driver as hsi teammate.

But Ferrari will discover that Alonso demands total focuse and Massa wil discover what it is like to have a top driver as his teammate who considers him a threat just by being there. Psychologically Fernando Alonso is going to crush Felipe Massa if they wind up together.

Up until now, delicate little Felipe has been living in an idyllic teammmate world.

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Agreed – and I would say also that Kimi has one more quality, he is an honest man and that is what F1 need today more than ever.

I really hope Kimi gets a car so he can take the title 2010 and I hope he goes back to McLaren if Ferrari doesn’t want keep him.

:)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/78805

Ferrari still "pondering" over driver choice. Should be pay him zillions of dollars for not driving? :)

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

And since Massa left he is the highest scoring driver with Barrichello some way behind.

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That's exactly what is strange about someone you claim has such a strong self confidence.

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Originally Posted by henners88

If I was Kimi i'd just make the decision for them and say I'll go elsewhere. Its obvious they think he's abit of a thorn in the side, so I would be knocking on Mclarens door... :)

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Yep and the door will be opened. Sadly a very nice man is going to be left unemployed after that :(

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

Yep and the door will be opened. Sadly a very nice man is going to be left unemployed after that :(

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Who's gonna be unemployed? Heiki? Don't worry for him, I'm sure he'll find a seat with 4 new teams coming next season.

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Originally Posted by ioan

Who's gonna be unemployed? Heiki? Don't worry for him, I'm sure he'll find a seat with 4 new teams coming next season.

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Let's hope so. Honestly, he is an intelligent, down-to-earth type of guy.

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

Let's hope so. Honestly, he is an intelligent, down-to-earth type of guy.

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yeah, a decent chap,...but I don't want him at mclaren.

about kimi,.

I am waiting and hoping that Mclaren sign this guy. I think Hamilton would welcome a strong teammate. Its good for the team as a whole and both drivers will be doing their thing.

As for Ferrari, I simply don't understand their decision making.
Except for the fact that Alonso might have stipulated kimi's departure as a requirement for him coming there.

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

Let's hope so. Honestly, he is an intelligent, down-to-earth type of guy.

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Shame that doesn't score you points. I also really like Heikki but let's be honest he's in the lower ranks of current F1 drivers. I think he'll get a seat at a new team and hopefully build from there but these last two seasons haven't been great for him no matter how much I cheer him on!