Kimi's future - No racing in 2010?

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1st October 2009, 11:25
Steve2009

Reality Check

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Originally Posted by henners88

Yeah I hope Ferrari shout "Good riddance you one time drivers champion, double constructors contributing loser!!".... :D

Naturally the media were hoping for some criticisms of Raikkonen, but equally naturally, there were none. “You will never hear me saying anything negative about Kimi, never,” emphasised Domenicali. “Because he is a great champion and he is part of Ferrari’s history, having won the Drivers’ world title with us, achieving his ambition with us, so Kimi is part of our team. Kimi is fantastic"

http://www.ferrari.com/English/News/...omenicali.aspx

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Originally Posted by Knock on

I can't tell you how much I want him to come back to McLaren and for them to spank Ferrari next year. Can you imagine the bile and excuses that would follow

I think it's just about as likely to happen at McLaren. :erm:
1st October 2009, 11:28
F1boat

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Originally Posted by Shalafi

That is "old" interview. And not even Kimis words but his management staff. Some things in that "interview" are true of course. This is the summary of what you asked from Kimis interview today in MTV 3:

He said that in the press there has been a false speculation for the reasons of his departure from Ferrari. It had nothing to do with his driving or his doings in Ferrari or his free time. He didn’t say it straight but the reason seemed to be Santander and its desire to get Alonso there.

He is also sure that he will get a good seat for next year. McLaren is strongest option but there is more choices also. Most important thing for him is to be in team capable of fighting for the championship. And the same applies to his possible rally-career in the future. Winning races and championships is what motivates him.

There are also many things that have to “click”, before he makes a contract with anyone. He also said that he has known quite a while that this is his last year in Ferrari.

I hope that you are right. On Monday, I wondered about something. Martin Whitmarsh suddenly started to praise Jenson Button very much. I wonder, whether McLaren and Brawn GP can swap their drivers? Button IMO can be solid number two to Lewis, while Kimi can go to Brawn GP?
1st October 2009, 11:31
wedge

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

:laugh:

I can't tell you how much I want him to come back to McLaren and for them to spank Ferrari next year. Can you imagine the bile and excuses that would follow :D

I'd say it was better the other way round and I don't think he would enjoy it as much. He could do what he liked at Ferrari.
1st October 2009, 11:46
Hawkmoon

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Originally Posted by F1boat

It will be very sad if he retires. He can at least try more rallying or Le Mans, not just retire after such insulting treatment from Ferrari :(

Insulting how? They paid the man more than any other driver over the last 3 years. They let him go because he underperformed for most of the last 2 years. I like Raikkonen but there were too many times that he seemed to cruise through a race, particularly in 2008.
1st October 2009, 11:58
Steve2009

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Originally Posted by henners88

Yeah I know mate, I was just poking fun at some of the so called Ferrari fans on here that could not maintain that level of professionalism, and were keen to rubbish Kimi's acheivements at Ferrari now he is "out the door" so to speak. Not generalising everyone just a few... :)

Yes It's not any fun if you can't get a good trash talk quote, or sound bite ;)
1st October 2009, 13:53
snellman

the only driver that could stand LH is kimi, he just don't care. All the other drivers have the emotions on the outside and will start a open fight and that will rip the team apart.
1st October 2009, 13:55
F1boat

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Originally Posted by Hawkmoon

Insulting how? They paid the man more than any other driver over the last 3 years. They let him go because he underperformed for most of the last 2 years. I like Raikkonen but there were too many times that he seemed to cruise through a race, particularly in 2008.

Only in the middle of 2008.
1st October 2009, 15:07
DexDexter

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Originally Posted by 555-04Q2

No, some of us are just happy that we will be seeing the back of him. Dont let the door...

"Yep, get out, you only won one WDC out of a possible two!You are such a bad driver that we'll give you 40 million euros if you go. :) "
1st October 2009, 15:15
AndyL

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Originally Posted by F1boat

I hope that you are right. On Monday, I wondered about something. Martin Whitmarsh suddenly started to praise Jenson Button very much. I wonder, whether McLaren and Brawn GP can swap their drivers? Button IMO can be solid number two to Lewis, while Kimi can go to Brawn GP?

Intriguing... combine that with that Noble guy's tweet about possible big news on the driver merry-go-round, and the fact that Button has apparently not yet agreed terms with Brawn for next year... maybe you are on to something! It's a slim possibility though I think. If it turns out you're right, then perhaps you could PM me some lottery numbers ;)

If we see Kimi in a Brawn next year I'd guess it would be replacing Rubens rather than Jenson.
1st October 2009, 15:54
555-04Q2

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

"Yep, get out, you only won one WDC out of a possible two!You are such a bad driver that we'll give you 40 million euros if you go. :) "

2007, 2008, 2009 = 3 actually ;)

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