'Räikkönen to retire after 2009'
Jul 14, 2009 | 11:30 PM
#1
Thread Starter
| FIGJAM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,463
'Räikkönen to retire after 2009'
i sincerely hope this is untrue, kimster belongs in F1 
Formula One news: 'Räikkönen to retire after 2009' - GPUpdate.net Formula One
The Finnish media are reporting that Kimi Räikkönen will be retiring from Formula One at the end this season in order to make way for Fernando Alonso at the Italian team. Paddock rumours have linked the 2007 World Champion with Brawn, although new suggestions point towards a career in rallying.
With Räikkönen having already competed in three rally events this year, latest speculation from the Veikkaaja newspaper of Finland suggests that the Ferrari driver, who turns 30 in October, will be hanging up his F1 helmet for good as Spain's Alonso moves to the Scuderia ahead of 2010.
The reports also explained that Kimi's final year of contract - including payments of an estimated €28m - at Ferrari would be paid for but blocking the driver from joining any other Formula One team in the process. Riku Kuvaja, an 'assistant' of Räikkönen, has allegedly denied Tuesday's hearsay.
Formula One news: 'Räikkönen to retire after 2009' - GPUpdate.net Formula One
The Finnish media are reporting that Kimi Räikkönen will be retiring from Formula One at the end this season in order to make way for Fernando Alonso at the Italian team. Paddock rumours have linked the 2007 World Champion with Brawn, although new suggestions point towards a career in rallying.
With Räikkönen having already competed in three rally events this year, latest speculation from the Veikkaaja newspaper of Finland suggests that the Ferrari driver, who turns 30 in October, will be hanging up his F1 helmet for good as Spain's Alonso moves to the Scuderia ahead of 2010.
The reports also explained that Kimi's final year of contract - including payments of an estimated €28m - at Ferrari would be paid for but blocking the driver from joining any other Formula One team in the process. Riku Kuvaja, an 'assistant' of Räikkönen, has allegedly denied Tuesday's hearsay.
Last edited by IIVVX; Jul 14, 2009 at 11:33 PM.
Jul 14, 2009 | 11:48 PM
#3
Thread Starter
| FIGJAM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 9,463
i wouldn't be surprised either but i would rather see him taking rubens seat at brawn then leaving altogether. if he does indeed have that clause in his contract (which is a typical ferrari ploy and quite likely) then he would be forced to leave and in that case i would at least like to see him switch to WRC. regardless, he seems to be a pretty fulfilled guy so im sure he won't sweat it too much.....buuut it would be nice to see him remain in motorsport in some capacity.
although, chillin with his lady wouldn't be an altogether bad existence now would it?
although, chillin with his lady wouldn't be an altogether bad existence now would it?
Jul 15, 2009 | 10:17 AM
#5
Teamspeed Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 185
From: Finland
The press says here in Finland that this is true and Ferrari will pay 28 mil to Kimi so that Alonso can take his place. Räikkönen's wifey is former miss Finland candidate but what I know means that I wouldn't touch her.
Jul 15, 2009 | 10:19 AM
#6
Teamspeed Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 185
From: Finland
BTW if somebody is looking for ex Kimi Crib his house is listed for 14.5 mil € in Helsinki, Finland (Kiinteistömaailma)
Jul 15, 2009 | 06:27 PM
#7
Teamspeed Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 31,976
From: Minnesota
BTW if somebody is looking for ex Kimi Crib his house is listed for 14.5 mil € in Helsinki, Finland (Kiinteistömaailma)
/\