Kimi Raikkonen
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Ferrari to use new car from first test
GP Update &bull Dec 15, 2011
Ferrari will roll out its 2012 car at the earliest possible point next year, ensuring as much development time as possible as the Italian team adopts a new approach. The Scuderia is yet to win any title since 2008, when… Full Story »
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Boullier: Driver strategy shows ambition
Autosport - Formula 1 &bull Dec 14, 2011
The team has signed Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean for 2012, the Frenchman replacing Vitaly Petrov, who was believed to have significant financial backing. Boullier says having signed two drivers that will not bring big financial support to the team… Full Story »
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Bahar: Signing Kimi 'a gamble'
Planet F1 &bull Dec 14, 2011
Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar admits that signing Kimi Raikkonen is "a gamble", but is confident he will succeed in the long run... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Lotus
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Lotus: 'Kimi is Kimi...difficult to change the way he lives'
Formula 1 Blog - News &bull Dec 14, 2011
The announcement that Kimi Raikkonen would lead the Team Lotus challenge in 2012 was big news last week. Some even suggested that was the exact intent--publicity. That may be a tad shortsighted as the driver from Finland is a world… Full Story »
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F1: Lotus to give Raikkonen time to shake off rust
Motorsport.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
Although Dany Bahar has admitted signing Kimi Raikkonen involves Lotus spending "a big amount of money", he expects the 2007 world champion to be a bit rusty initially. Asked to compare the Finn's return with the difficult F1 comeback experienced… Full Story »
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F1: Lotus still happy to let drivers take risks
Motorsport.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
Even after losing Robert Kubica's services to serious injury and seeing new star recruit Kimi Raikkonen hurt his wrist at the weekend, Lotus will continue to let its drivers run their own lives. With Pole Kubica still not recovered from… Full Story »
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Boullier defends Grosjean
Skysports - Formula 1 News &bull Dec 13, 2011
The 25-year-old Frenchman will partner former world champion Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus next year, with some speculating that he was favoured for the seat due to sponsorship or nationality reasons. Grosjean drove seven races for the team - then simply… Full Story »
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Senna open to reserve driver role in 2012
F1 Live &bull Dec 13, 2011
When replacing Nick Heidfeld ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix this season, Senna had to adapt quickly to the Renault having made only one Friday practice appearance in the R31. With Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean driving for the team… Full Story »
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Lotus deny Kimi Raikkonen deal is marketing ploy
Motor Racing on The Independent &bull Dec 13, 2011
Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Lotus have taken a risk in luring 2007 world champion Raikkonen back to Formula One following a two-year absence… Full Story »
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Senna would accept third driver role
Autosport - Formula 1 &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Brazilian's priority is to land one of the remaining race seats for 2012, but in order to stay in F1 he would consider taking a reserve seat provided it included running in free practice. To take a third driver… Full Story »
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Renault team principal Eric Boullier wants a better showing in coming years ... - bettor.com (blog)
Google News &bull Dec 13, 2011
BBC Sport Renault team principal Eric Boullier wants a better showing in coming years ... bettor.com (blog) Luring Kimi Raikkonen out of Formula 1 retirement was a part of that plan. Although it remains to be seen how fruitful that… Full Story »
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Raikkonen is a gamble, Lotus admits
GP Update &bull Dec 13, 2011
Bringing Kimi Raikkonen back into Formula 1 after a two-year break is not without its risks, the Group Lotus CEO has admitted. Dany Bahar spoke of the 2007 Champion at a journalist lunch, also acknowledging that the departure of Vitaly… Full Story »
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Bahar defends Renault approach
F1 Live &bull Dec 13, 2011
Dany Bahar, chief executive of the Lotus Group, has defended Renault's approach to its drivers after Kimi Raikkonen hurt his wrist in a skidoo accident. Renault came in for criticism at the start of 2011 for allowing Robert Kubica to… Full Story »
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Quick return behind Lotus Renault driver decision
Crash.net - Formula 1 &bull Dec 13, 2011
Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean tasked with returning Lotus Renault to champion status within three years. Full Story »
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F1 : Lotus to give Formula 1 returnee Kimi Raikkonen time to shake off rust - F1SA
Google News &bull Dec 13, 2011
F1SA F1 : Lotus to give Formula 1 returnee Kimi Raikkonen time to shake off rust F1SA Asked to compare the Finn's return with the difficult Formula 1 comeback experienced by Michael Schumacher, team title sponsor Group Lotus' Chief Executive… Full Story »
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Alesi: Grosjean's sponsor was the main factor
GP Update &bull Dec 13, 2011
Sponsors were the strongest factor when Lotus Renault GP chose its second 2012 driver, according to Jean Alesi. With backing from French petroleum company Total, Romain Grosjean was selected to partner returning 2007 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen, leaving Bruno Senna… Full Story »
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Team accepts Raikkonen needs time
Autosport - Formula 1 &bull Dec 12, 2011
Kimi Raikkonen will be given all the time he needs to get back up to speed in Formula 1, with his new bosses at Lotus Renault adamant that there is no expectation on him to deliver straightaway Full Story »
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Lotus admit Raikkonen 'gamble'
Skysports - Formula 1 News &bull Dec 12, 2011
The deal with Raikkonen comes at the end of a disappointing season for the Lotus team, who have now officially changed their name from Renault and clearly see the arrival of the Finn as another way of drawing a line… Full Story »
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Bahar Admits To Raikkonen Gamble
Sportinglife Formula 1 &bull Dec 12, 2011
Lotus admit signing former world champion Kimi Raikkonen for next year is "a gamble". Full Story »
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Topics:
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Lotus
- Champion
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Boullier: Grosjean proved himself
Autosport - Formula 1 &bull Dec 12, 2011
Renault team boss Eric Boullier said Romain Grosjean earned his return to the squad's Formula 1 line-up by achieving every goal set out for him this season. Grosjean had previously raced for Renault in F1 in the second half of… Full Story »
