News Details
Salo backs Raikkonen's surgery over Lotus finale
Late last week, there was no sign Kimi Raikkonen was planning to sit out the last two grands prix of his Lotus career.
Indeed, late on Friday, the team released its official preview of the US grand prix, in which it appeared the Finn's now tense relationship with Lotus had eased.
'He is completely on-side,' said team boss Eric Boullier, while Raikkonen was quoted as saying he was 'particularly looking forward' to the race weekend.
Within two days, Lotus was issuing a new statement, confirming Raikkonen is out for imminent back surgery.
'Was Kimi sitting comfortably for his seat fitting at Ferrari on Thursday, I wonder?' Reuters correspondent Alan Baldwin commented cynically on Twitter....
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Lotus investors say Raikkonen row resolved
Lotus are confident Kimi Raikkonen will race in the last two grands prix...
11y ago from SuperSport.com
Quantum: Kimi will run the last two races and fulfil...
Quantum: Kimi will run the last two races and fulfil his obligations to...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lotus officially confirms Raikkonen's absence
Several hours after it was first reported that Kimi Raikkonen will miss...
11y ago from Pitpass.com
F1 2013 – Lotus set to secure new investment
The Lotus F1 team are reportedly set to secure some new investment with...
11y ago from F1.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Brad Binder opens up on 2025 MotoGP struggles and the...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP not planning to increase calendar past 22 races
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez undergoes shoulder surgery after...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia interested in Miguel Oliveira as MotoGP test...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Why McLaren is suing reigning IndyCar champion for $20...
The court case centred on McLaren Racing and 2025 IndyCar Champion Alex...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Lochie Hughes secures IndyCar reserve role with...
Andretti Global has announced a continued partnership with Lochie Hughes...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IMSA’s AO Racing considering expansion, possibly...
AO Racing, one of the more popular teams racing in IMSA currently, is...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The challenges Kalle Rovanpera will face in...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak reverts to older-spec Hyundai for WRC’s...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera to leave WRC for Super Formula in 2026
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“He laughed and said” - Jack Wilshere reveals what...
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has revealed that he reached out...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal expect Martin Ødegaard to miss six weeks with...
t;li> Captain could return for November’s north London derby Eberechi...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Colombia hoping to convince Arsenal star to change...
Arsenal star Cristhian Mosquera is reportedly being poached by Colombia.
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Manchester United ready to offer 90 million for...
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a move to sign Chelsea and...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton takes action after major Ferrari exits
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1: Browning gets FP1 outing in Mexico
Luke Browning will take part in the first free... Read More »
1h ago from Pitpass.com
Ferrari supremo issues powerful statement and it's great...
Ferrari chairman John Elkkan has delivered a... Read More »
10h ago from GPFans.com
