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Leclerc is Ferrari’s best choice for the long-term – Arrivabene
2018 F1 season
Posted onFerrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says he promoted Charles Leclerc in place of Kimi Raikkonen because he believes the 20-year-old is the best long-term choice for the team.
Raikkonen learned he’d lost Ferrari drive at Monza
2018 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen revealed his deal to drive for Sauber next year came about after he learned he’d lost his Ferrari drive during the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
Did Raikkonen deserve to lose his Ferrari seat?
2018 F1 season
Posted onFerrari has dropped Kimi Raikkonen for the second time in his career. Was the time right for him to go – or has their last champion been hard done by?
Raikkonen to lose Ferrari drive at the end of 2018
2018 F1 season
Posted onFerrari has officially confirmed Kimi Raikkonen will not drive for the team in 2018.
Raikkonen’s radio messages reveal disagreement over rear wing damage
2018 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen’s radio messages from the Belgian Grand Prix reveal how he repeatedly urged Ferrari to check his rear wing despite being sent onto the track twice after it was damaged.
Raikkonen not ruling out return to McLaren
2019 F1 season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen indicated he may drive for another Formula 1 team in 2019 if he does not stay at Ferrari, following reports of an approach by McLaren.
Raikkonen laughs off reports he could join Toyota’s WRC team
2018 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has rejected claims he is in discussions with Toyota to join their World Rally Championship team.
Ferrari confirms engine change for Raikkonen
2018 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari will change Kimi Raikkonen’s engine following his stoppage in the second practice session, the team has confirmed.
Ferrari “had all the tools” to win 2017 titles – Raikkonen
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says it was only “small things” that kept Ferrari from being able to win the championship in 2017.
Raikkonen takes consolation from starting on the clean side
2017 United States Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen said he found it difficult to achieve a problem-free lap during qualifying but is pleased to be starting on the racing line.
Raikkonen doubts he’ll miss Malaysia after final race
2017 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onThe disappearance of the Malaysian Grand Prix from the calendar after this weekend’s race is not causing Kimi Raikkonen any concern.
Ferrari confirm Raikkonen will drive for them again in 2018
2018 F1 drivers and teams
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has extended his contract to drive for Ferrari in 2018, the team has confirmed. It will be his eighth season at the team.
Damage caused Raikkonen’s tyre failure, says Pirelli
2017 British Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli claims the failure which hit Kimi Raikkonen at the British Grand Prix was caused by damage after inspecting his tyres and others’.
New wet weather tyre performance “unknown” – Raikkonen
2017 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says the performance of Pirelli’s revised wet weather tyres is an “unknown” ahead of a potentially rain-affected Chinese Grand Prix weekend.
Raikkonen sure Ferrari can go faster after topping tests
2017 F1 season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says Ferrari can go even quicker after ending the final pre-season test of 2017 on top.
Raikkonen says Ferrari are feeling positive
2017 F1 season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen said it’s too early to judge whether Pirelli have improved their wet weather tyres.
Raikkonen gives first verdict on Ferrari’s new car
2017 F1 season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen reported no problems with Ferrari’s new F1 car following its first run at the team’s Fiorano test track today.
New Raikkonen crash videos show his “one millimetre close” near-miss with Ocon
2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onVideos filmed by fans during the Brazilian Grand Prix give a new perspective on Kimi Raikkonen’s near-miss with Esteban Ocon after crashing out of the race.
Arrivabene defends Ferrari’s strategy for Raikkonen
2016 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onMaurizio Arrivabene defended Ferrari’s decision to bring Kimi Raikkonen in for a third pit stop despite the fact it cost him a podium finish.
