Why did Kimi Raikkonen leave Ferrari for Lotus?
Kimi Raikkonen’s performances for Lotus were so good that he almost bankrupted them thanks to a performance clause. After leaving Ferrari at the end of 2009, Raikkonen took a break from Formula 1 and went to compete in rallying, as well as appearing in NASCAR.
When did Kimi Raikkonen start his F1 comeback?
Writing for the Formula 1 website as part of ‘The Real Kimi Raikkonen – a Finnish perspective of the Iceman’, Finnish journalist Heikki Kulta wrote: “I first heard of Raikkonen’s F1 comeback plans at the German Grand Prix in 2011.
What makes Kimi Raikkonen a lovable character?
Raikkonen’s blunt personality has made him ironically one of Formula 1’s most lovable characters. He certainly says things how he sees them, as Kulta knows well having interviewed him countless times over the last 20 years.
When did Kimi Raikkonen drive his first car?
“The car had been on track back in November 2003, but Raikkonen did not drive it until January, when he returned from three months’ winter leave following an operation on his wrist. So, I asked, ‘what was his first impression of the new car?’
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What kind of car does Kimi Raikkonen drive?
Kimi Räikkönen was another distinguished Flying Finn following in the McLaren wheel tracks of twice world champion Mika Häkkinen, although Kimi did not manage to emulate Mika’s achievement until he joined Ferrari after a four year spell with the Woking squad.
