Kimi's future - No racing in 2010?

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Originally Posted by Boudica

It seems more like the Robertsons where holding out to get better payout from Ferrari or Santander. The rumour is that Ferrari will have to pay Kimi's salary next year plus they will have to pay a bonus for every win he gets (as if he was driving for Ferrari). I think part of reason why the situation has been difficult, is because they cant just fire Kimi, according to the word around he has met his performance agreements set out in his contract. But who knows perhaps that is not what has been going on. But surely Ferrari cant really "fire" Kimi before the end of the season. Who will drive for them Fisi and Badoer?

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it would be great if we had Kimi and Alonso in the same team but I doubt that

1 - Massa would be dropped as Ferrari are very sentimental about that guy
2 - Alonso would never agree to share equal no 1 status with anyone.

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Originally Posted by harsha

it would be great if we had Kimi and Alonso in the same team but I doubt that

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I totally agree, Massa is a nice person and a good driver but I don't think is as good as Kimi.

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Originally Posted by henners88

I think Ferrari are making a big mistake letting Kimi go after the wealth of experience he has driving this years car. We've seen from Luca and Fisi how hard it is to simply step into the car and do well. In effect they'll start next season with 2 drivers with little experience with their current setup, and they seem to be investing in instant success with FA, which is a gamble IMO..

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Well, seeing that Whitmarsh interview on BBC it looks pretty obvious that Kimi is heading for McL. That´ll be a thrill to watch for both LH and KR fans.

Regarding Fernando, just forget that "0.6 secs man" bull. If Felipe is fit (both physically and mentally) he´ll give FA a very hard time. And I dont think FA will like that.

However, I dont think he´s able to put a clause in his contract that he dictates the 2nd driver. Those days are over.

And its Santander calling the shots anyway :)

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Originally Posted by henners88

I think you are right mate... Felipe is no slouch and Alonso is going to have difficulty dealing with his pace IMO... They are both emotional characters too, so it'll be interesting to watch :)

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Driving an inferior car is stressful, being on the 3rd podium just told you that besides emotional character, racing need high endure against pressure, enough maturity of demeanor fashion of patience. :)

Watch this vid from 2 minutes, 11 seconds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMf9H...eature=channel

:)

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Originally Posted by henners88

They are both emotional characters too, so it'll be interesting to watch :)

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[youtube]T5FGkjh6j7U[/youtube]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5FGkjh6j7U

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Originally Posted by henners88

Awesome video, shows a side most fans don't seem to realise is there. Especially his harshest critics... :)

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Yeah, behind the scenes he seems to be smiling a lot more. ;) In front of media it looks like there is always some kind of a mask! :p :

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Originally Posted by Dzeidzei

Well, seeing that Whitmarsh interview on BBC it looks pretty obvious that Kimi is heading for McL. That´ll be a thrill to watch for both LH and KR fans.

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I definitely want to play poker with Martin Whitmarsh!

I would be so happy if Kimi came back to Mclaren.. But you could bet your boots that Hamilton will have 1A driver status..

Hamilton-Raikkonen or Hamilton-Rosberg.. Both look pretty good to me..

Interesting read written by DC himself..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mot...-Hamilton.html