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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:39 (Ref:2584492)   #1
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Lito Cavalcanti: Kimi to Mercedes!
I don't know what to make of this. If it's true, it's really great news!


http://globoesporte.globo.com/Esport...+MERCEDES.html


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Kimi Raikkonen hits with Mercedes

Agreement comes after cessation of Jenson Button, who will race for McLaren

The Mercedes hit with Finland's Kimi Raikkonen for the 2010 season of Formula 1. The revelation was made by journalist Lito Cavalcanti, the SporTV, on the afternoon of Wednesday.

The agreement was closed the same day that Jenson Button confirmed that it would be the team's German manufacturer, which bought GP Brawn and changed the team name. The reigning drivers' championship was officially announced at McLaren in 2010 also on Wednesday.

The hiring of Raikkonen, winner of the F-1 in 2007, bringing an end to rumors that the Finn will not drive the most important category of motor racing in 2010. On Wednesday, his manager told the British newspaper "The Independent" that Raikkonen, frustrated by not getting the McLaren draw holiday Formula 1.

The Finn, so it will once again drive a car driven by engines of German factory. In his time with McLaren, from 2002 to 2006, the British team used engines from Mercedes.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:41 (Ref:2584496)   #2
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Well, if it's true, it's bloody marvellous!
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:48 (Ref:2584506)   #3
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If it's true, it will be very good for the sport....and Kimi fans.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:54 (Ref:2584514)   #4
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Found this, which basicly backs up the original.

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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:55 (Ref:2584517)   #5
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What can I add? I hope it's true.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:55 (Ref:2584518)   #6
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If its true then it could be a really good match. Ross would have probably had quite a bit to do with Kimi going to Ferrari and could well understand how to get the best out of him.

If Kimi can get his head right and just go for it all the time again then they could be in for an exciting season.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:57 (Ref:2584521)   #7
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If Kimi is revitalised there, it can only be good (apart from the increase in Kimi press conferences obviously!).
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:57 (Ref:2584523)   #8
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Good news. If Kimi's head is right. And no one better than Ross Brawn to be working with.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 20:58 (Ref:2584524)   #9
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Found this, which basicly backs up the original.

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I'm starting to feel downright giddy.

WAY TO GO, KIMI!
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 21:06 (Ref:2584533)   #10
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Another surprise in this silliest season ever.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 21:11 (Ref:2584539)   #11
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Thats refreshing news
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 21:17 (Ref:2584544)   #12
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I have my doubts, but I'd love it to happen.

We'd then have Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari each with a star driver.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 21:19 (Ref:2584546)   #13
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Yeah, I just read that too... put the news in the Brawn Mercedes thread !

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Old 18 Nov 2009, 21:51 (Ref:2584573)   #14
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In 12 hours Kimi's gone from taking a sabbatical to driving for MercedesGP? Either someones out of the loop, the tails wagging the dog, or Mercedes drove a Ice Cream truck loaded with cash onto Kimi's lawn.
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 21:52 (Ref:2584574)   #15
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Is the story credible though?
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 22:08 (Ref:2584581)   #16
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Makes sense! He's the best guy around. I would trade Kimi for Jenson any day!
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Old 18 Nov 2009, 22:34 (Ref:2584595)   #17
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I really can't see this. Why would Kimi accept what would roughly be the same salary from Mercedes that he turned down at McLaren? Because they're not going to offer him the £7m he wants - they can't, because it's in Rosberg's contract
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Assuming the Rosberg contract stuff is true..... and assuming 7 million is all he wants....
In fact some reports had it as high as a total of 23 million (10 from Ferrari and 13 from McLaren)... Who knows.... but McLaren are happy, Vodafone are happy, Santander will be happy, Jenson is happy.....

I am in doubt about Kimi/Mercedes and any deal (if one is done) may only be for a year with an option for another one if he pulls his weight.....
Or maybe its loaded with performance bonuses.....
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Lazy Kimi deserves no place in F1, what did he achieve at Ferrari? 1 WDC cus of the in fighting at Mclaren with Ham and Alonso taking points of each other. His ass was well and trully kicked by Massa!

He should just get away from F1 and persue rallying or drinking his vodka and getting drunk!

If anyone deserves a Merc drive then its Nick Heidfeld, you can be sure that in a good car he will do a top job! Kimi on the other hand performs when he wants to, otherwise he is to busy sleeping or drunking himself to death!
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what did he achieve at Ferrari? 1 WDC
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Makes sense! He's the best guy around.
Do you mean best available? Do you not think Hamilton and Alonso are better?
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His ass was well and trully kicked by Massa!
That is a common misconception, possibly caused by people expecting Kimi to take more of an upper hand.

Their results were actually fairly equal during their time together.
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I'm glad that Kimi will stay after all. I hope he can win another WDC.
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