Kimi's future - No racing in 2010?

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23rd November 2009, 00:51
keysersoze

If Kimi doesn't race F1 next season it is very likely that his value will go down significantly. And, as for the guys who win the 17 or so races up for grabs next season? Well, their values will go up.

If Kimi is concerned about money he best race next season. So what if he "loses" 2 million by racing--he stands to win races (and increase or maintain his market value) if he continues with Brawn.
23rd November 2009, 06:52
F1boat

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Originally Posted by PSfan

I really don't think being beat by Lewis would have been much concern for Kimi.

I disagree. In 2008, when Massa startet to outperform him, on occasions his driving seemed frustrated and erratic, although he as usual didn't express it outside the cockpit. IMO Jenson tooked the beating from Rubens better and kept his cool.
23rd November 2009, 09:56
jas123f1

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Originally Posted by keysersoze

If Kimi doesn't race F1 next season it is very likely that his value will go down significantly. And, as for the guys who win the 17 or so races up for grabs next season? Well, their values will go up.

If Kimi is concerned about money he best race next season. So what if he "loses" 2 million by racing--he stands to win races (and increase or maintain his market value) if he continues with Brawn.

Sure, it's a possibility – but there are many rumours in the air just now so let’s see and wait.. :)
23rd November 2009, 11:37
jas123f1

Now when it's official that Nico is clear to Mercedes - the question is who will the other?

I would like to see Kimi there - Nico and Kimi = "Dream team"..
23rd November 2009, 12:32
Garry Walker

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Originally Posted by ioan

You want me to explain something I already explained but you wouldn't explain your part? Nice try.

You have not explained anything.
Let me try again.

Why did Kimi and The Robertsons say in public that McLaren is the only option for them, when they were in your view afraid of Hamilton?
23rd November 2009, 12:58
jas123f1

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Originally Posted by ioan

I have a feeling that Robertson/Kimi didn't want to go head to head with Lewis in the same car.
Maybe they don't want Kimi's market value to drop even further if he is beaten again by a team mate...

Really :)
I can see that you like Kimi - must be be your faforite driver :) ..
23rd November 2009, 16:11
DexDexter

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Originally Posted by ioan

I don't think money was the problem, IMO Kimi would have lost too Lewis and he and Robertson know this so they saved face asking for an insane amount of money (for a driver who didn't prove much the last couple of seasons, while continuing to say that they would like to get a contract with McLaren.

Any driver who gets beaten by his team mate loses market value and that's something the manager doesn't want to happen. What I don't understand is why Kimi didn't chose himself to drive for McLaren for the millions they offered him when he already got plenty of money from Ferrari?!

I don't think Kimi is afraid of Lewis, or anything for that matter, He just doesn't seem to think that way. IMO there was something else in the negotiations (unknown for us) that stopped the deal from getting done. Maybe indeed the Robertsons were to blame or Kimi had personal issues with people in the team. Who knows?
23rd November 2009, 16:47
Rallyper

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Originally Posted by jas123f1

Now when it's official that Nico is clear to Mercedes - the question is who will the other?

I would like to see Kimi there - Nico and Kimi = "Dream team"..

Well, that will Nick Heidfeldt isn´t it?

So then Kimi can go on and be a world rally championship driver! :cool:
23rd November 2009, 16:52
F1boat

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

I don't think Kimi is afraid of Lewis, or anything for that matter, He just doesn't seem to think that way. IMO there was something else in the negotiations (unknown for us) that stopped the deal from getting done. Maybe indeed the Robertsons were to blame or Kimi had personal issues with people in the team. Who knows?

If there are personal issues, Kimi said some bad things about Ron, that he is control freak or something. Maybe Ron interfered.
23rd November 2009, 18:46
ioan

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Originally Posted by henners88

Thats never a good tactic to speak ill about your ex boss publically IMO. You never know what your options are going to be further down the line. I forgive Kimi, but then again who am I? :)

:eek: Are you implying that Ron would rather have Jenson instead of Kimi just because Kimi dared to say the truth about Ron being a control freak?!

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