Zatman Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 if true the inter team battle be more exciting than title race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted September 9, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Can't imagine Kimi towing Alonso round in qualifying like Massa did over the weekend but I'd love to be there if they ever asked him to. Edit: probably have the same net result though. Edited September 9, 2013 by choffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'm quite surprised Massa kept the seat for this year, since that accident in 2009 at Budapest he has been rather poor. Given Alonsos criticism of Ferrari though it wouldn't surprise me if he left sooner rather than later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeroGabe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'm thinking Hulkenberg is to be in the Ferrari next year. Gain experience and when Alonso retires he will be the new face of f1. The man has potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Well this gets interesting. According to the Metro Kimi is nailed on for Ferrari next yet. BUT their F1 guy is saying he's heard a couple of rumours that Alonso is going the other way to Lotus, taking with him much-needed sponsorship from Santander. Also that Hulkenberg is likely to replace Massa. Edited September 10, 2013 by stewiek2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Rumours suggest.... Ferrari will announce Kimi Raikkonen on Wednesday, 8pm UK time. Raikkonen’s €20m a year salary at Ferrari will be covered by Shell. His rallying backed by Fiat. Contract is for 2 years + 1 year option. Part of the deal is that Mark Slade will move from Lotus to Ferrari as Kimi Raikkonen’s engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Incredible deal, didn't Ferrari pay best part of £20m to NOT drive in the final year of his contract last time? Well done Kimi! (if rumours are true) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 IF true it's one hell of a deal. And yes they paid him off to bring Alonso in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 If I was Ferrari I'd keep Alonso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 10, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted September 10, 2013 I'm quite surprised Massa kept the seat for this year, since that accident in 2009 at Budapest he has been rather poor.Given Alonsos criticism of Ferrari though it wouldn't surprise me if he left sooner rather than laterMassa was poor for a good while after Barrichello 'mario karting' him. But he has been very competitive recently. I would agree that Ferrari have treated him very well though. Probably because he plays the perfect team-mate to Alonso. Well this gets interesting. According to the Metro Kimi is nailed on for Ferrari next yet. BUT their F1 guy is saying he's heard a couple of rumours that Alonso is going the other way to Lotus, taking with him much-needed sponsorship from Santander. Also that Hulkenberg is likely to replace Massa.Tres interessant! That would certainly take care of the problems I mentioned earlier. If true, it also tells me Alonso's recent outburst was the smoke from a fire that was never really put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Maybe Ferrari are going to embrace a season of madness if only to try and win the constructors title. I would guess that this is their plan unless something has happened behind the scenes with Alonso........... Lets face it with Massa as number 2 driver they have no chance in the constructors title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 10, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted September 10, 2013 Well one driver who definitely looks like moving up the ladder as part of this silly-season merry-go-round is Nico Hulkenberg. If (when?) Raikkonen goes to Ferrari, Lotus seemingly have Nico top or close to the top of their wishlist to replace him. Ferrari also seemingly have Nico in their wishlist so it might even be that if the Alonso rumour is true then Nico could be going to Ferrari with Kimi. Either way, it doesn't look like Sauber will keep hold of their man beyond this season. It's been clear for a while that he's too good for midfield and now at what will be 27 years of age he looks like he'll get machinery that more matches his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Massa officially leaving Ferrari end of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Beeb reporting Kimi's returning to Ferrari and his official FB page has just put up a pic of his Ferrari helmet. Looks like he's back at the prancing pony next year. Edited September 11, 2013 by stewiek2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Lump on Ferrari for the constructors next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 CONFIRMED - Kimi signs 2 year deal with Ferrari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Kimi at Ferrari for the next two seasons alongside Alonso pic.twitter.com/crYcM0Q0wO #F1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stewiek2 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 "Fernando is faster than you. Please confirm you understand the message!" LEAVE ME ALONE! I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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