Jenson Button Joins McLaren; Kimi Raikkonen To Sit Out Next Season

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Seow Yaohan | November 19, 2009

It is official: F1 World champion Jenson Button's move to McLaren has been confirmed, in a deal worth USD 30 million over three years, being the first team ever to start a season with two previous World champions. Button is 29 years ...

Kimi Raikkonen Set To Earn More Next Season Without Racing?

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Seow Yaohan | November 11, 2009

This does not sound right, but it is what reports are saying: Kimi Raikkonen, the 2007 F1 World Champion currently contracted to Ferrari, would earn 17 million euros if he sits the next season out, but would get 15 million euros if he ...

Mark Webber Was Sensational And Will Be Around Next Year, Says Team Boss

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Seow Yaohan | October 21, 2009

Mark Webber's impressive win in Brazil was overshadowed by Jenson Button's clinching of the title despite finishing fifth. But even before that, doubts have been lingering regarding his future. Rumours have linked Red Bull with Kimi Raikkonen, citing Webber’s support for ...

Fernando Alonso Signs For Ferrari; Kimi Raikkonen Leaving For McLaren?

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Seow Yaohan | October 2, 2009

The persistent rumours have been proven true: Fernando Alonso, Renault’s ace driver, will be joining Ferrari for the 2010 season. Speculation have been mounting for some time now, especially with Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen rumoured to join McLaren. Alonso has put pen to paper ...

Kimi Raikkonen Racing For McLaren Next Year - Report

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Seow Yaohan | September 29, 2009

According to British newspaper the Mirror, Kimi Raikkonen has signed a so-called “outline agreement” to race for the McLaren team next year. The 29-year-old Finn had of course driven for McLaren between 2002 and 2006, scoring plenty of victories but failing to win the ...