News Details
Lotus liked for being ‘natural team' says Lopez
By Editor on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Lotus is happy to let Kimi Raikkonen just be himself, owner Gerard Lopez has revealed.
En route to his first victory since returning to F1 last year, the laconic Finn told his race engineer Simon Rennie in Abu Dhabi to 'Just leave me alone, I know what I'm doing.'
Lopez told Finland's Turun Sanomat newspaper: 'Kimi is Kimi. It was just what he felt at that moment.
'Kimi is certainly the most honest guy in F1. That's why so many people find him so refreshing.
'We don't want our drivers to come out of a mould — they are what they are and they say what they say.
'I believe that is why Lotus is appreciated as we are. We are a natural team,' said...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli wants 2014 tests in Abu Dhabi or Bahrain
13 February, 2013 Sebastian Vettel in Abu Dhabi
Formula 1 could be...
13y ago from YallaF1.com
Lotus expecting no problems ahead of second test
13 February, 2013 James Allison with Alan Permane
Lotus are confident...
13y ago from YallaF1.com
Valsecchi: The next aim is to get into F1 and I’m...
Valsecchi: The next aim is to get into F1 and I'm moving closer 15...
12y ago from YallaF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati will continue racing its unbeatable 2024 engine...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...
Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar, signs with Dale...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Swedish showdown
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin clinched victory on Rally Sweden which ended...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Saka set to miss out on Arsenal captaincy as insider...
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with club captain Martin Odegaard...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal Prediction and...
Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Arsenal at the Molineux on Wednesday in...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 4-0 Wigan
Arsenal advanced to the last 16 of the FA Cup with a convincing win over...
8h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Report: Arsenal target versatile Spanish defender who...
Arsenal’s summer recruitment drive is already taking shape, and one of...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Breaking: Red Bull chief designer steps down on eve of F1...
Red Bull has confirmed the departure of its chief... Read More »
10h ago from RacingNews365.com
Aston Martin make radical choice ahead of second Bahrain F1...
F1 testing resumes this week from the Bahrain... Read More »
12h ago from RacingNews365.com
Mike Krack reveals cause of Aston Martin Bahrain test pace...
Mike Krack admitted the 2026 Formula 1 season is... Read More »
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
