07-09-2018, 12:29 PM
https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/...2c699d3fb9
FERRARI star Kimi Raikkonen’s Formula One future has been decided and could to be announced tomorrow.
The Ferrari man is out of contract at the end of this season with the Italian team, with growing speculation about whether the two-time world champion would be offered a new deal, The Sun reports.
However, sources in Italy say that the Finn’s future has already been decided and he has been told by new Ferrari chairman John Elkann that he is being released.
The news was rumoured to be confirmed on Thursday with an announcement coming from the team’s HQ in Maranello, but the day passed with no word from the Scuderia.
It is thought that Charles Leclerc will replace Raikkonen and will complete Ferrari’s line-up for 2019 alongside Sebastian Vettel.
The news will be a huge blow to Raikkonen’s fans across the globe. The 38-year-old enjoys cult status, despite being a man of few words.
Raikkonen, who was second in last weekend’s Italian GP, could see his F1 career cut short as reports in Italy claim that former Ferrari CEO, Sergio Marchionne, signed a deal with Leclerc before passing away in July.
Raikkonen had previously quit F1 in 2009 to try his hand at rallying, ice racing and truck racing, before returning to the sport with Lotus in 2012. He then rejoined Ferrari in 2014 and has since had 23 podiums but no victories.
FERRARI star Kimi Raikkonen’s Formula One future has been decided and could to be announced tomorrow.
The Ferrari man is out of contract at the end of this season with the Italian team, with growing speculation about whether the two-time world champion would be offered a new deal, The Sun reports.
However, sources in Italy say that the Finn’s future has already been decided and he has been told by new Ferrari chairman John Elkann that he is being released.
The news was rumoured to be confirmed on Thursday with an announcement coming from the team’s HQ in Maranello, but the day passed with no word from the Scuderia.
It is thought that Charles Leclerc will replace Raikkonen and will complete Ferrari’s line-up for 2019 alongside Sebastian Vettel.
The news will be a huge blow to Raikkonen’s fans across the globe. The 38-year-old enjoys cult status, despite being a man of few words.
Raikkonen, who was second in last weekend’s Italian GP, could see his F1 career cut short as reports in Italy claim that former Ferrari CEO, Sergio Marchionne, signed a deal with Leclerc before passing away in July.
Raikkonen had previously quit F1 in 2009 to try his hand at rallying, ice racing and truck racing, before returning to the sport with Lotus in 2012. He then rejoined Ferrari in 2014 and has since had 23 podiums but no victories.
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