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Raikkonen owns slice of Lotus F1 team
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Dec.5 (GMM/Inautonews.com) Kimi Raikkonen is also a minor shareholder of the newly-renamed Lotus team, according to reports.
Spain’s El Mundo Deportivo, and Italy’s Italiaracing, claim the 2007 world champion traded income and performance bonuses for an actual slice of the Genii-controlled team that is based at Enstone, UK.
That approach has been discussed in the past, and it makes me wonder if has long term aspirations of running or owning a team.Quote:
Originally Posted by CNR
Could be or maybe he wants to avoid a Ferrari-like situation where he is pushed out by sponsors and team politics. If you're a part owner, it won't be so easy to put you on a sidetrack.Quote:
Originally Posted by airshifter
He's a good lad :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DexDexter
Haha, the video is awesome...
That makes sense as well. If they forced him out it would affect them financially.Quote:
Originally Posted by DexDexter
I bet Ferrari still don't understand the decision they made.
That is hilarious! :laugh: The guy's developing a nice sense of humor. Not too long until I also become a Vettel fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by DexDexter
Although if only he would stop sticking that dreaded finger up after getting pole. :hmph:
By the way, has there ever been a year in Formula 1 history when every world champion from the previous 11 years was still racing?
Or 12 years even! That's a good stat, and I'm pretty sure the answer will be no it's never happened before, not even close. In '68, '91 and '06 the previous 6 years' champions were all competing.Quote:
Originally Posted by zako85