View Poll Results: Who will win?
Felipe Massa
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Sergio Perez
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Nico Hulkenberg
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Esteban Gutierrez
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Paul di Resta
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Adrian Sutil
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Pastor Maldonado
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Valtteri Bottas
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Jean-Eric Vergne
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Daniel Ricciardo
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Charles Pic
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2013 Grand Prix of Singapore
09-18-2013, 04:22 PM
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If there was ever a track made for Vettel and Red Bull, this is it.
Look for Alonso to hip check Kimi's Lotus into the K-Rail.... or is that Piquet... I can't remember ... .
Look for Alonso to hip check Kimi's Lotus into the K-Rail.... or is that Piquet... I can't remember ... .
09-18-2013, 09:41 PM
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It's going to be Vettel. He plays well from in front, and boy is he out front.
Put another way- you don't bet against the house.
But I do wonder if KR will really let it hang out with nothing to lose at this point.
I hope so as it could be a terrifically boring race absent some kind of drama back in P2 to P10.
Put another way- you don't bet against the house.
But I do wonder if KR will really let it hang out with nothing to lose at this point.
I hope so as it could be a terrifically boring race absent some kind of drama back in P2 to P10.
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09-18-2013, 09:57 PM
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Vettel drives away for this one. The reborn Massa says he's not supporting Alonso and driving for himself, Luca responds "whatever compadre, you'll do as your told". Perez's seat maybe on the market so he'll be on fire again.
09-18-2013, 10:49 PM
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Smart money is on Vettel of course.
Byt I have never said Alosnso - ever - for the win. But he better do it now before Kimi arrives. That is if Kimi dont punt him off the track.
Byt I have never said Alosnso - ever - for the win. But he better do it now before Kimi arrives. That is if Kimi dont punt him off the track.
09-19-2013, 09:28 AM
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Alonso on Kimi:
Fernando Alonso has revealed Ferrari asked for his opinion before signing Kimi Raikkonen to which he told them that the Finn was the "best" option.
Next season Raikkonen will return to Ferrari with whom he won the 2007 World title, partnering double World Champion Alonso.
It will be the first time in over 60 years that Ferrari have "two roosters in the same hen house" and many are predicting it could be an explosive combination.
Alonso disagrees, saying it will be a successful one.
"I was always informed about all the team's movements," he said.
"It's true that until the last moment the team didn't make a decision, and when they decided it was better to change Felipe they asked me what was my opinion and my opinion was that Kimi was the best out there in the market, especially with many changes for next year.
"In terms of developing the car in January and February a team-mate that has been in Formula One for many years is important and the team chose Kimi so I am happy."
The 32-year-old downplayed suggestions that Raikkonen will push him harder than he has been pushed before as the Spaniard rates current team Felipe Massa very highly.
"The motivation will always be similar. I will do my best all the time and sometimes you deliver the results people expect and sometimes not, but I don't think that anyone will push me more than what I push now.
"Having two World Champions doesn't make any difference. It's something that you [the media] keep writing and many people try to say, which was exactly the same as what people said when I arrived here with Felipe, because he had been at Ferrari for many years already. People said it would be a very difficult relationship but after four years he is one of the best friends I have here.
"Felipe I consider to be a World Champion as well, it's not like [Raikkonen's] one title will change anything when I'm pushing. Felipe was World Champion when he crossed the line in 2008 so it's not like he is a rookie driver."
Fernando Alonso has revealed Ferrari asked for his opinion before signing Kimi Raikkonen to which he told them that the Finn was the "best" option.
Next season Raikkonen will return to Ferrari with whom he won the 2007 World title, partnering double World Champion Alonso.
It will be the first time in over 60 years that Ferrari have "two roosters in the same hen house" and many are predicting it could be an explosive combination.
Alonso disagrees, saying it will be a successful one.
"I was always informed about all the team's movements," he said.
"It's true that until the last moment the team didn't make a decision, and when they decided it was better to change Felipe they asked me what was my opinion and my opinion was that Kimi was the best out there in the market, especially with many changes for next year.
"In terms of developing the car in January and February a team-mate that has been in Formula One for many years is important and the team chose Kimi so I am happy."
The 32-year-old downplayed suggestions that Raikkonen will push him harder than he has been pushed before as the Spaniard rates current team Felipe Massa very highly.
"The motivation will always be similar. I will do my best all the time and sometimes you deliver the results people expect and sometimes not, but I don't think that anyone will push me more than what I push now.
"Having two World Champions doesn't make any difference. It's something that you [the media] keep writing and many people try to say, which was exactly the same as what people said when I arrived here with Felipe, because he had been at Ferrari for many years already. People said it would be a very difficult relationship but after four years he is one of the best friends I have here.
"Felipe I consider to be a World Champion as well, it's not like [Raikkonen's] one title will change anything when I'm pushing. Felipe was World Champion when he crossed the line in 2008 so it's not like he is a rookie driver."
09-19-2013, 09:30 AM
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Kimi on Lotus and Alonso:
Räikkönen: Lotus exit due to money
19 September 2013
TweetKimi Räikkönen says the reasons behind his impending Lotus departure are purely financial, revealing that he has not received his salary from the outfit.
Following weeks of relentless speculation, it was confirmed last Wednesday that Räikkönen is to make a return to former employers Ferrari next season, teaming up with fellow World Champion Fernando Alonso on an initial two-year agreement.
And with the Finn previously outlining certain assurances if he was to remain with Lotus in 2014, he has now made clear that monetary obligations have not been met.
"I like to race, that's the only reason I'm here," Räikkönen explained during Thursday evening's press conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. "The reasons I left the team are purely on the money side. I haven't had my salary – it's unfortunate."
Moving on to discuss his return to Ferrari, with whom he raced from 2007-2009, Räikkönen stated that he does not foresee any tension with new team-mate Alonso.
"I don't see why it wouldn't work," the 33-year-old commented. "We are old enough to know what we are doing. If there is something I'm sure we can talk it through. It's not like we're 20 years old or so. I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it will be fine."
Räikkönen: Lotus exit due to money
19 September 2013
TweetKimi Räikkönen says the reasons behind his impending Lotus departure are purely financial, revealing that he has not received his salary from the outfit.
Following weeks of relentless speculation, it was confirmed last Wednesday that Räikkönen is to make a return to former employers Ferrari next season, teaming up with fellow World Champion Fernando Alonso on an initial two-year agreement.
And with the Finn previously outlining certain assurances if he was to remain with Lotus in 2014, he has now made clear that monetary obligations have not been met.
"I like to race, that's the only reason I'm here," Räikkönen explained during Thursday evening's press conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. "The reasons I left the team are purely on the money side. I haven't had my salary – it's unfortunate."
Moving on to discuss his return to Ferrari, with whom he raced from 2007-2009, Räikkönen stated that he does not foresee any tension with new team-mate Alonso.
"I don't see why it wouldn't work," the 33-year-old commented. "We are old enough to know what we are doing. If there is something I'm sure we can talk it through. It's not like we're 20 years old or so. I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it will be fine."
09-19-2013, 10:35 AM
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Interesting, previous statements from Alonso had indicated he pushed for Massa to stay with the team. Now the story changes?
With Kimi going to Ferrari, does Lotus have as much an incentive to pay Kimi? Could Kimi say, I'm not getting paid, I'm not driving for Lotus at some point this year?
With Kimi going to Ferrari, does Lotus have as much an incentive to pay Kimi? Could Kimi say, I'm not getting paid, I'm not driving for Lotus at some point this year?
09-19-2013, 11:41 AM
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Interesting, previous statements from Alonso had indicated he pushed for Massa to stay with the team. Now the story changes?
With Kimi going to Ferrari, does Lotus have as much an incentive to pay Kimi? Could Kimi say, I'm not getting paid, I'm not driving for Lotus at some point this year?
With Kimi going to Ferrari, does Lotus have as much an incentive to pay Kimi? Could Kimi say, I'm not getting paid, I'm not driving for Lotus at some point this year?