Kimi's future - No racing in 2010?

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9th October 2009, 21:39
DexDexter

I must be hard for Kimi to decide which team to drive for next year, so maybe a drink or too will help. According to Finnish sources, Kimi went to see his pal Matti Nykänen( world's greatest ski jumper) and the pair spent a nice evening: sauna and bar hopping with few White Russians (about 100) :beer: Very much his own man, Kimi. :up:

http://www.mtv3.fi/ohjelmat/sivusto2...2009/10?971749
9th October 2009, 23:29
Ranger

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Originally Posted by driveace

looks like Red bull !
With Webber upsetting the team by sticking up for manager Flavio,SO kimi and Vettel,with Webber going to Torro Rosso

Sounds like nothing more than paddock musings.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...09095324.shtml

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"There is only a connection (with Red Bull is) as a beverage partner," Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson told the Finnish broadcaster MTV3.

The 2007 world champion is linked with teams including Toyota and McLaren.

"We are talking with several teams and Red Bull is not among them," Robertson added.
10th October 2009, 07:44
ozrevhead

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Originally Posted by Malllen

Sounds like nothing more than paddock musings.

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...09095324.shtml

Good to hear that from KR managment BUT why hasnt Horner come out and refuted the claims yet? You think if it was total BS he would of done so by now

:look:
10th October 2009, 08:58
TMorel

I think if team managers had to refute all the BS we see posted here they'd never do any other work.

I'm still hoping for Kimi to join McLaren. Despite my loathing for all attached to that team I've been impressed with how they've kept plugging away this season and very impressed with how Kimi has handled himself on/off track the last few races. Not sure I'd ever be able to force myself to cheer at any podiums for them if he does end up there but hey, I'm old bitter and irrational.

Infact, if Kimi does go there, Massa is up to speed and Redbull keep their guys, next season could be pretty damn awesome!
10th October 2009, 09:30
ShiftingGears

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Originally Posted by ozrevhead

Good to hear that from KR managment BUT why hasnt Horner come out and refuted the claims yet? You think if it was total BS he would of done so by now

:look:

Don't worry about it - he'll be fine.
10th October 2009, 11:00
wacho

I heard he had a wild party with Matti Nykanen lately. 150 drinks on the table at one time. :D
10th October 2009, 16:34
Steve2009

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Originally Posted by wacho

I heard he had a wild party with Matti Nykanen lately. 150 drinks on the table at one time. :D

Party on Wayne! :o
11th October 2009, 01:40
Saint Devote

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Originally Posted by ozrevhead

Personally I dont think it will happen

Webber fans wont the only livid one I can guarentee your - he's very popular up and down pit lane and I dont think they will few there that will take it too kindly :mad:

Could of left when they were jaguar and were s-house but didnt

I doubt Webber will be ousted from his contract but it is for one year because Red Bull have reservations. He has been with the team for a long time and he is a known quantity.

But if Mclaren do not sign Kimi and he wants to remain in racing how can anyone blame a team like Red Bull for not hiring him?

The goal of Dietrich Mateschitz, his stated aim is the Constructors championship. The drivers title is not as important to him - and he blamed Renault for the WCC loss to Brawn.

But surely unsaid is the glaring fact that Webber underperformed Vettel. And that the Australian driver was as much responsible because he could not keep up with Vettel.

Since Hungary Webber has not scored a single point whereas Vettel has scored 22 points including a win and has caught up with Barrichello.

The Webber fans may become restless but what case could they bring that would mitigate against the signing of Raikkonen and the retention of Webber?

Webber himself said several months ago that this year would be the now or never year for a world title. It looks like it will be never.
11th October 2009, 01:44
Saint Devote

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Originally Posted by wacho

I heard he had a wild party with Matti Nykanen lately. 150 drinks on the table at one time. :D

Hearsay is about as reliable as any other gossip.
11th October 2009, 03:23
Ranger

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

I doubt Webber will be ousted from his contract but it is for one year because Red Bull have reservations. He has been with the team for a long time and he is a known quantity.

But if Mclaren do not sign Kimi and he wants to remain in racing how can anyone blame a team like Red Bull for not hiring him?

Why wouldn't McLaren sign Kimi? That would be unintelligent if money isnt an obstacle.

Besides, as I've said before, Kimi would be well sick of Newey's cars anyway.

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

But surely unsaid is the glaring fact that Webber underperformed Vettel. And that the Australian driver was as much responsible because he could not keep up with Vettel.

Since Hungary Webber has not scored a single point whereas Vettel has scored 22 points including a win and has caught up with Barrichello.

You'll hopefully recall that little of this has to do with actual driver performance.

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

The Webber fans may become restless but what case could they bring that would mitigate against the signing of Raikkonen and the retention of Webber?

Webber himself said several months ago that this year would be the now or never year for a world title. It looks like it will be never.

Just as it looked like Jenson would never win a world title (he still mightn't).

Moral of the analogy = wait and see what happens because anything can.

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