Category Archives: Kimi Raikkonen
McLaren in the News – 20th November 2009
Mercedes war with McLaren over Jenson Button switch @ Mirror.co.uk Motorsport Friday 20th November Mercedes last night declared war on McLaren over Jenson Button’s switch. The bad blood between the two teams spilled over less than 24 hours after his … Continue reading
Filed under Brawn GP, Constructors, Drivers, In the news..., Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Mercedes GP
Kimi Raikkonen out of Formula 1 in 2010, Jenson Button to McLaren now just a formality
Kimi Raikkonen’s manager Steve Robertson has announced that the Finnish ex World Champion will be taking a sabbatical in 2010 after talks with McLaren broke down. Robertson was quoted as saying: Kimi and McLaren were unable to reach an agreement, … Continue reading
Filed under Brawn GP, Constructors, Drivers, Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren, Mercedes GP, Nick Heidfeld, Nico Rosberg
The world reports Jenson Button has signed for McLaren, good for Mclaren but bad for Mercedes GP?
The latest news sweeping the online world is that Jenson Button has signed a 3 year deal with McLaren worth £6 million a year. I must stress that at this time this is not confirmed, but heavily suspected to be … Continue reading
Filed under Bahrain, Brawn GP, Constructors, Drivers, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Grand Prix, Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren, Mercedes GP, Nick Heidfeld, Nico Rosberg
Mercedes buy into Brawn GP and McLaren announce long term deal with Mercedes
As most expected, earlier today Mercedes bought into Brawn GP, a 75% share is the believed holding. McLaren have dismissed rumours of a McLaren engine, at least in the next few years, by releasing this statement: McLaren and Mercedes-Benz are … Continue reading
Filed under Constructors, Drivers, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Brawn GP, McLaren, Jenson Button, Nick Heidfeld, Nico Rosberg
If Jenson Button comes to McLaren, he brings the #1 with him!
All eyes and ears this morning are on the Mercedes announcement which is due to start in a matter of minutes. It is expected that they will announce their involvement with Brawn GP, and how this will affect their current … Continue reading
Filed under Brawn GP, Constructors, Drivers, Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Nick Heidfeld, Nico Rosberg
Jenson Button visits McLaren HQ – looking for a seat in 2010?
As reported by BBC F1, Jenson Button visited McLaren headquarters this week, and sent the rumour mill reeling once again. There was talk a couple of weeks ago of Jenson Button joining Lewis Hamilton at McLaren but this was quickly … Continue reading
Filed under Brawn GP, Constructors, Drivers, Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Jenson Button, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Robert Kubica
Kimi Raikkonen will only race for the right team in 2010 – surely the only option is McLaren?
On his official website Kimi Raikkonen said: I am very motivated to win races and a championship again and will only remain in Formula One if I can race for a team that can give me a car to fight … Continue reading
McLaren in the News – 5th November 2009
LEWIS: TRACK WOE A BOOST @ Mirror.co.uk Sport Thursday 5th November 2009 Lewis Hamilton insists he is pleased his soaring career hit the buffers at the start of the year. And he claims those tough times will make him and … Continue reading
Who will be McLaren’s 2nd driver in 2010?
With the 2009 Formula 1 season over, next on the agenda is for McLaren is confirming who their second driver will be, the man who will be Lewis Hamilton’s team mate next season. At the moment there are three possible … Continue reading
Hamilton retires, Kovalainen comes in 11th & McLaren beat Ferrari
It started off as planned, with Hamilton getting the perfect start. However, Vettel was on his tail round the first turn and never let a gap of more than 1.8 seconds open up. Hamilton needed at least a 5 second … Continue reading
