hmmz... at the moment it does look like that!brendakarli wrote:maybe that is Kimi's ploy...to take a year off to be forgotten by blood-sucking journos and sneak back in so that he can let other people who like/dun mind being in the limelight shine (ie schummy, fonzi, massy, webby, the list goes on). Cos I refuse to believe team bosses have forgotten a proven driver like kimi
Speculation-thread: Will Kimi be in WRC or F1 next season?
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Kimi Kimi gimme just a little smile
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welll... let us just wait till end of june...
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Red Bull says Raikkonen never an option
Kimi Raikkonen was never an option for Red Bull Racing, team principal Christian Horner has claimed, as the outfit closes in on a fresh deal with Mark Webber.
As F1's driver market looks like remaining fairly static for 2011, with Ferrari claiming it is now likely to stick with Felipe Massa for another year and Robert Kubica therefore probably staying put at Renault, Red Bull Racing is ready to hand Webber a fresh contract too.
That decision on Webber, which comes after brilliant back-to-back victories for the Australian in Spain and Monaco, means that Raikkonen's only realistic chance of an F1 return with Red Bull Racing has been closed off.
And despite intense speculation over the winter that Red Bull Racing could hand Raikkonen the chance for an F1 return, Horner said in Turkey that his outfit never considered the Finn.
When asked, in the wake of progress on Webber's contract, whether Raikkonen ever been an option for the team, Horner said: "No. Kimi has committed himself to rallying, and he seems to be enjoying that environment.
"We have been happy with the job that Mark is doing, so why would you change?"
Horner said that with Webber doing so well this season, there was absolutely no reason for Red Bull Racing to look elsewhere - and the only matter that now needed sorting out was actually putting a contract to paper.
"When we sit down and talk about it, it will be very straightforward," said Horner. "Mark is an important member of the team, he enjoys driving for the team and we have a great balance between our two drivers. So, it is the usual thing – if it is not broken, don't fix it.
"I think that it is clear where our intent is, it is clear where his intent is. It is just a matter of sorting out the paperwork with his management, but in the coming weeks I am sure that will be sorted."
Horner also insisted that there was no issue between the team and Webber over the length of any contract – with Red Bull Racing keen to stick to only a one-year deal.
"None at all," he explained. "I think that Mark is not your normal guy. I think he wants to be in a situation where he can be competitive, and he is not looking to string out his career beyond where he believes he has the desire and competition.
"Obviously when a driver is approaching their mid-30s, it makes sense to take things one year at a time. He is certainly more than comfortable with that, as our we."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83912
Kimi Raikkonen was never an option for Red Bull Racing, team principal Christian Horner has claimed, as the outfit closes in on a fresh deal with Mark Webber.
As F1's driver market looks like remaining fairly static for 2011, with Ferrari claiming it is now likely to stick with Felipe Massa for another year and Robert Kubica therefore probably staying put at Renault, Red Bull Racing is ready to hand Webber a fresh contract too.
That decision on Webber, which comes after brilliant back-to-back victories for the Australian in Spain and Monaco, means that Raikkonen's only realistic chance of an F1 return with Red Bull Racing has been closed off.
And despite intense speculation over the winter that Red Bull Racing could hand Raikkonen the chance for an F1 return, Horner said in Turkey that his outfit never considered the Finn.
When asked, in the wake of progress on Webber's contract, whether Raikkonen ever been an option for the team, Horner said: "No. Kimi has committed himself to rallying, and he seems to be enjoying that environment.
"We have been happy with the job that Mark is doing, so why would you change?"
Horner said that with Webber doing so well this season, there was absolutely no reason for Red Bull Racing to look elsewhere - and the only matter that now needed sorting out was actually putting a contract to paper.
"When we sit down and talk about it, it will be very straightforward," said Horner. "Mark is an important member of the team, he enjoys driving for the team and we have a great balance between our two drivers. So, it is the usual thing – if it is not broken, don't fix it.
"I think that it is clear where our intent is, it is clear where his intent is. It is just a matter of sorting out the paperwork with his management, but in the coming weeks I am sure that will be sorted."
Horner also insisted that there was no issue between the team and Webber over the length of any contract – with Red Bull Racing keen to stick to only a one-year deal.
"None at all," he explained. "I think that Mark is not your normal guy. I think he wants to be in a situation where he can be competitive, and he is not looking to string out his career beyond where he believes he has the desire and competition.
"Obviously when a driver is approaching their mid-30s, it makes sense to take things one year at a time. He is certainly more than comfortable with that, as our we."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83912
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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83912Red Bull says Raikkonen never an option
By Jonathan Noble Thursday, May 27th 2010, 16:27 GMT
Kimi Raikkonen was never an option for Red Bull Racing, team principal Christian Horner has claimed, as the outfit closes in on a fresh deal with Mark Webber.
As F1's driver market looks like remaining fairly static for 2011, with Ferrari claiming it is now likely to stick with Felipe Massa for another year and Robert Kubica therefore probably staying put at Renault, Red Bull Racing is ready to hand Webber a fresh contract too.
That decision on Webber, which comes after brilliant back-to-back victories for the Australian in Spain and Monaco, means that Raikkonen's only realistic chance of an F1 return with Red Bull Racing has been closed off.
And despite intense speculation over the winter that Red Bull Racing could hand Raikkonen the chance for an F1 return, Horner said in Turkey that his outfit never considered the Finn.
When asked, in the wake of progress on Webber's contract, whether Raikkonen ever been an option for the team, Horner said: "No. Kimi has committed himself to rallying, and he seems to be enjoying that environment.
"We have been happy with the job that Mark is doing, so why would you change?"
Horner said that with Webber doing so well this season, there was absolutely no reason for Red Bull Racing to look elsewhere - and the only matter that now needed sorting out was actually putting a contract to paper.
"When we sit down and talk about it, it will be very straightforward," said Horner. "Mark is an important member of the team, he enjoys driving for the team and we have a great balance between our two drivers. So, it is the usual thing – if it is not broken, don't fix it.
"I think that it is clear where our intent is, it is clear where his intent is. It is just a matter of sorting out the paperwork with his management, but in the coming weeks I am sure that will be sorted."
Horner also insisted that there was no issue between the team and Webber over the length of any contract – with Red Bull Racing keen to stick to only a one-year deal.
"None at all," he explained. "I think that Mark is not your normal guy. I think he wants to be in a situation where he can be competitive, and he is not looking to string out his career beyond where he believes he has the desire and competition.
"Obviously when a driver is approaching their mid-30s, it makes sense to take things one year at a time. He is certainly more than comfortable with that, as our we."
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Somewhere down the line i am feeling sad but more than that i am feeling really happy that Future in Rallying is looking bright.Vida wrote:http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/83912Red Bull says Raikkonen never an option
By Jonathan Noble Thursday, May 27th 2010, 16:27 GMT
Kimi Raikkonen was never an option for Red Bull Racing, team principal Christian Horner has claimed, as the outfit closes in on a fresh deal with Mark Webber.
As F1's driver market looks like remaining fairly static for 2011, with Ferrari claiming it is now likely to stick with Felipe Massa for another year and Robert Kubica therefore probably staying put at Renault, Red Bull Racing is ready to hand Webber a fresh contract too.
That decision on Webber, which comes after brilliant back-to-back victories for the Australian in Spain and Monaco, means that Raikkonen's only realistic chance of an F1 return with Red Bull Racing has been closed off.
And despite intense speculation over the winter that Red Bull Racing could hand Raikkonen the chance for an F1 return, Horner said in Turkey that his outfit never considered the Finn.
When asked, in the wake of progress on Webber's contract, whether Raikkonen ever been an option for the team, Horner said: "No. Kimi has committed himself to rallying, and he seems to be enjoying that environment.
"We have been happy with the job that Mark is doing, so why would you change?"
Horner said that with Webber doing so well this season, there was absolutely no reason for Red Bull Racing to look elsewhere - and the only matter that now needed sorting out was actually putting a contract to paper.
"When we sit down and talk about it, it will be very straightforward," said Horner. "Mark is an important member of the team, he enjoys driving for the team and we have a great balance between our two drivers. So, it is the usual thing – if it is not broken, don't fix it.
"I think that it is clear where our intent is, it is clear where his intent is. It is just a matter of sorting out the paperwork with his management, but in the coming weeks I am sure that will be sorted."
Horner also insisted that there was no issue between the team and Webber over the length of any contract – with Red Bull Racing keen to stick to only a one-year deal.
"None at all," he explained. "I think that Mark is not your normal guy. I think he wants to be in a situation where he can be competitive, and he is not looking to string out his career beyond where he believes he has the desire and competition.
"Obviously when a driver is approaching their mid-30s, it makes sense to take things one year at a time. He is certainly more than comfortable with that, as our we."
So its gonna be a mix of Ravishing Black and White for Kimi Raikkonen this season
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i'm a heart broken here....
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i am also pissed with Horner here for coming out in public and saying that Kimi was never an option for them. Just coz Webber is on a Roll, Horner has been courageous in making such a comment.
So its gonna be a mix of Ravishing Black and White for Kimi Raikkonen this season
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What else should he say...that´s the way how a team principal should stand behind his driver
And he says that Kimi is commited to Rally! So it seems that he doesn´t want to return to F1 ... so I can deal with it
And he says that Kimi is commited to Rally! So it seems that he doesn´t want to return to F1 ... so I can deal with it
Kimi Kimi gimme just a little smile
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Guys lets just wait and see. In the fickle world of F1 we all know anything can happen
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was kinda waiting for your reaction ... so matureClaudie_Schnaudie wrote:What else should he say...that´s the way how a team principal should stand behind his driver
And he says that Kimi is commited to Rally! So it seems that he doesn´t want to return to F1 ... so I can deal with it
I dont think they had talks with him yet ... or perhaps they did ( some months back did he say kimi hasnt decided what he wants to do? )
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For me the whole thing it's clear (has been since December 2009), he won't come back.
For those of you who still believe he will return in F1 and in a top car, my advice is to be prepared to have your hopes broken. Sorry
For those of you who still believe he will return in F1 and in a top car, my advice is to be prepared to have your hopes broken. Sorry
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Its fine Horner saying this now. But i fail to digest that Kimi was never an option for them.Claudie_Schnaudie wrote:What else should he say...that´s the way how a team principal should stand behind his driver
And he says that Kimi is commited to Rally! So it seems that he doesn´t want to return to F1 ... so I can deal with it
So its gonna be a mix of Ravishing Black and White for Kimi Raikkonen this season
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exactly ... i remember reading a horner interview where he says they dont know what kimi wants to do next year .luieluv wrote:Its fine Horner saying this now. But i fail to digest that Kimi was never an option for them.Claudie_Schnaudie wrote:What else should he say...that´s the way how a team principal should stand behind his driver
And he says that Kimi is commited to Rally! So it seems that he doesn´t want to return to F1 ... so I can deal with it
and they dont have a direct quote in the article that says 'kimi was never an option for them' ... ( maybe he gave a 'no' when someone asked like that)
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Now I am more concerned about whether he will get a good car at Rally next year
What about Makinen and his team?
What about Makinen and his team?
Kimi Kimi gimme just a little smile
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ok.... i have pull myself together again.. and believe that kimi will return....
F1 is full of surprises... who knows what will happened in the next few weeks...
F1 is full of surprises... who knows what will happened in the next few weeks...