News Details
Popularity nothing to do with Raikkonen's new deal - Ferrari
Ferrari insists that Kimi Raikkonen was given a new Formula 1 deal because he was the fastest man available, not because he was the most popular or the cheapest option. Raikkonen's future with Ferrari had been the subject of intense speculation for months on the back of a difficult start to the campaign. But despite Ferrari sounding out Williams about how much it would cost to buy out Valtteri Bottas's contract, the Italian team in the end elected to take up an option it had on Raikkonen. Speaking about the reasons for the decision, Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene was insistent that money - not the fact Raikkonen is F1's most popular driver – were factors. GPDA Survey Making...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Tyre debacle 'cost Bottas fifth place'
The Williams pit crew got things horribly wrong at Sunday's Belgian...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
Arrivabene: Kimi is not a low cost driver now
Ferrari did not decide to retain Kimi Raikkonen for the 2016 Formula 1...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Renault in talks to buy majority stake in Force India
Renault's future in Formula 1 remains an unknown, particularly when news...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Bottas: Williams must avoid costly errors
Williams Martini Racing Valtteri Bottas says that Williams must avoid...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP: Qatar GP ‘unlikely', but a ‘plan...
MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group has admitted that the Qatar Grand Prix...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Michelin boss reveals potential cause of ‘never...
Marc Marquez admits the puncture that cost him a podium finish at the...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar debut returns him to the...
Mick Schumacher began his IndyCar career this past weekend, competing in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the 2026 IndyCar season-opener...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: Mick Schumacher taken out on opening lap of...
Fans of Mick Schumacher could switch off early after his IndyCar debut at...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Gallery: IndyCar kicks off 2026 season at St. Pete
Motorsport Week has exclusive images from the IndyCar curtain-raiser in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lando Norris samples Toyota rally car alongside Oliver...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Has been immense this game', 'Was f**ing...
Arsenal fans have singled out Gabriel Magalhaes for praise over his...
45m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal edge Brighton to go seven points clear
Arsenal ground out a 1-0 win over Brighton to capitalise on Manchester...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal fans will love what David Raya was seen doing...
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya cemented his status as a fan favorite on...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal go seven points clear with Bukayo Saka on...
enal did not come to see the seaside. They were not here to make friends...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 broadcaster announces 2026 TV line-up with glaring...
Sky Sports' Formula 1 television coverage of the... Read More »
45m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Daniel Ricciardo is back in business again as Australian...
Formula 1 fan favourite personality Daniel... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Sky Sports F1 part ways with controversial pundit ahead of...
A member of the Sky Sports F1 punditry team will... Read More »
8h ago from RacingNews365.com
