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Yeah, I was joking, I know rallying can't be as popular as F1, even in Finland. But you, as a motorsport fan I pressume, to not care about it while Finland holds great successes in the sport throughout five decades surprises me.Quote:
Originally Posted by DexDexter
Yep, I don't care about a discipline where people don't race each other, but that's just me, I know our moderator loves rallying, and I admit it's nice to watch it in Jyväskylä with a can of beer :) .Quote:
Originally Posted by Josti
Well, at the end it was a sensible decision for him.
the money was too good and if he wasn't going to race for Mclaren then he might as well sit a year out and enjoy counting the cash from Ferrari. Then he comes back a year or two later, rejuvenated and in a highly sought after status and takes another run at things.
Even if he does not come back, he has had an excellent career, won a championship, drove for two of the best teams, made out with a load of cash and left the sport, alive well, young and a lifetime ahead of him to do whatever he wants.
Not a bad position to be in I say ;)
Well, a number of us on this board (myself included) have stated over the last year that Kimi doesn't seem too motivated in F1. I think this latest move pretty much confirms it. Money was his first consideration, eventhough he already has more than he can spend in a lifetime.
I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think we'll see him back in F1. Much like Montoya, he'll find out how much fun life can be without all the "behind the scenes" commitments and BS in F1.
Seems a little childish to be paid what £8m + and yet moan about having to do some sponsorship day events when they pay your wages. Poor things, however do they cope?
Maybe it's best for Kimi to leave.
I agree completely. He could've raced for free next year, and with the Ferrari pay off he'd still have earned more than most drivers. If he'd been seriously committed to F1 he'd have taken the offer from McLaren. I doubt he'll return.Quote:
Originally Posted by Firstgear
Is it just me who thinks Kimi is a greedy moron?
He says he wants to drive a Championship winning car e.g. McLaren. McLaren offer him a deal. He rejects it! It doesn't matter how much was offered, the 45m he got last year should sort him for life.
I have to say I really despise the man now.
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Originally Posted by pettersolberg29
agreed
these guys are make millions upon millions, I have no remorse for him not getting a ride, if he really wants to be in F1 next year, there are still several teams looking for drivers, stop being greedy and race.
Dream on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
He wasn't in it since he won the Championship in 2007, no matter what he and his fans said he wasn't really driving as a hungry driver.
His mind is now on WRC and if he does acceptably next season than he is bound to stay there.
I'm not sure if it's him or Robertson, but for once they pulled the shorter stick and I'm happy with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by pettersolberg29