"Raikkonen can certainly afford to take a sabbatical from F1 - he is being paid a sum believed to be in the region of 20m euros not to race for Ferrari in 2010."
I might write to Ferrari, I won't drive for them next year, can I have 20m Euro please?
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Started by Mosha, 2009-11-17 18:37
#51
Mosha
The Invisible Farang Posted 2009-12-04 17:41:26
From that news item.
"Raikkonen can certainly afford to take a sabbatical from F1 - he is being paid a sum believed to be in the region of 20m euros not to race for Ferrari in 2010." I might write to Ferrari, I won't drive for them next year, can I have 20m Euro please?
#52
wackysleet
Wackysleet Posted 2009-12-04 19:04:49
From that news item. "Raikkonen can certainly afford to take a sabbatical from F1 - he is being paid a sum believed to be in the region of 20m euros not to race for Ferrari in 2010." I might write to Ferrari, I won't drive for them next year, can I have 20m Euro please? Your behind me in the line mate   .
#53
MJo
Super Member Posted 2009-12-04 19:13:04
I would not hold that much weight on BBC's speculation of Kimi's negotiations. His manager as Kimi himself has made it clear that Toyota was not even considered. Reason being they do not have car capable of winning. McLaren deal possibly about money but did they offer 5 or 15mil or even less than 5. No one knows apart from parties involved.
And now Kimi has signed a year contract with Citroen. So he will be driving their 2nd team WRC car for full season !!! His staff in Finland is hinting that Mercedes deal was no go as they did not agree on Kimi racing also rally cars in his own time and demanding too much PR duties between the races. So not money but contract terms again. Anyways it is interesting to see how well he does in WRC, the car is pretty much same as Loeb has but naturally the first team guys have advantage in resources and support etc. The experts are saying that he should drive to points once he learns how to make good notes, and with little luck could be in podium on some rallies. His co-driver is a guy who has been with Tommi Makinen and other top drivers so he will teach him the trade fairly fast. #54
wackysleet
Wackysleet Posted 2009-12-04 19:24:48
If McLaren produce a good car, Button will win them lots of points (unlike Heikki). I think this move will be brilliant for McLaren, but am not so sure it will be good for Button. The team is based around Hamilton. Does Button really stand a chance of changing this? There's no sentimentality in F1. If Button gets better results than Hamilton, the focus of the team will shift towards him. But he has to earn that by driving out of his skin at the start of the season. If Lewis gets away that will be it. It's a tough challenge to be going to a new team and having to be red hot from the first race, but this is what being a World Champ is about. Proving yourself, sometimes in adversity. Cometh the hour, cometh the man, as they say. Will Button cometh? Personally, i have my doubts. P.S. David, any news? rixalex. My daughter is now out of hospital but returns once a week for a scan as she still has headaches and dizziness but at least she is back at university now, everything is looking good, once again mate thanks for your concern. By the way I agree with everything you stated and thats how it should be. David. #55
wackysleet
Wackysleet Posted 2009-12-07 11:43:49
I have just read an interesting article in Pitpass from one Nico Hulkenberg revealing that he was approached by Ferrari in July with a view to replacing Massa, turning it down believing poor results by Ferrari may damage his future career.
His decision fits in with a little bit of info that came Pitpass way recently. Hulkenberg is managed by Willi Webber, who just happens to manage another German driver. Could this be the same driver who according to their sources, following a brief {secret} outing in the F60 at Mugello, is said to have claimed that driving the car would damage his reputation and turned down the chance of replacing Massa. Obviously it's easy enough to check on who manages the German drivers, but Sebastian Vettel for one does not have a manager and has stated he can manage his own negotiations, perhaps the story/speculation fits in with some very recent history. Sorry I have to digress, all of this typing has given me a stiff neck so will take til next season to recover.  .
#56
Mosha
The Invisible Farang #57
Mosha
The Invisible Farang #58
ignis
Platinum Member Posted 2009-12-11 07:14:11 Quote So not money but contract terms again. Many other drivers earn money from other things as well as the F1 wage... If I remember correctly Michael Schumacher had a wage of about 27 million but earned on top of this about 30 million from merchandising and endorsements. Some drivers did [still do?] drive for free and earn money on merchandising and endorsements. So is Lewis Hamilton highly paid? #59
wackysleet
Wackysleet Posted 2009-12-11 08:50:24
rixalex, Mjo, come on lads I am going to throw a big bone into the arena, so go for it, I know you both like to indulge in some light hearted banter so lets not wait for 2010 to start lets have a debate about something or anything, this topic shouldn't close down for the season as well.
Has anyone any good memories of great racing that they have attended recently or sometime ago, any little anecdotes, anything. On my recent trip to London I arranged with a friend to put my collection of F1 races on discs when he can find the time, there are a lot of tapes so hopefully they may start to appear soon. David. #60
Mosha
The Invisible Farang #61
ignis
Platinum Member Posted 2009-12-12 17:42:29
It has been in the air for some time......... It appears that they want Sebastian Vettel but cannot get him till 2011, so need a driver for 1 year.. #62
schlog
Senior Member Posted 2009-12-12 21:09:45
F1 KING Michael Schumacher IS BACK!
What a sensation. Will he win races? He will relight the fire
#63
Mosha
The Invisible Farang Posted 2009-12-13 06:26:38
Almost final schedule. Just waiting for Korea. Brazil to Abu Dhabi could be a logistics nighmare.
2010 FIA Formula One World Championship 14/3 BHR Bahrain 28/3 AUS Australia 4/4 MYS Malaysia 18/4 CHN China 9/5 ESP Spain 16/5 MCO Monaco 30/5 TUR Turkey 13/6 CAN Canada 27/6 ESP Europe (Valencia) 11/7 GBR Great Britain 25/7 DEU Germany 1/8 HUN Hungary 29/8 BEL Belgium 12/9 ITA Italy 26/9 SGP Singapore 10/10 JPN Japan 24/10 KOR Korea* 7/11 BRA Brazil 14/11 ARE Abu Dhabi *Subject to the homologation of the circuit. Note: The races in Australia and Abu Dhabi will start at 1700 local time, in Malaysia at 1600 local time, in Canada at 1200 local time, in Singapore at 2000 local time, and in Japan at 1500 local time. Edited by Mosha, 2009-12-13 06:30:03. #64
Mosha
The Invisible Farang Posted 2009-12-13 06:28:21
F1 KING Michael Schumacher IS BACK! What a sensation. Will he win races? He will relight the fire A different set of stewards to convince this next season. Jean Todt is using ex F1 drivers. #65
rixalex
A Live Member Posted 2009-12-13 13:05:20
rixalex. My daughter is now out of hospital but returns once a week for a scan as she still has headaches and dizziness but at least she is back at university now, everything is looking good, once again mate thanks for your concern. Hoping that the new year brings her full recovery. And, bit early i know, but, whilst i'm in the mood, may i wish all you guys and gals a happy and healthy New Year! #66
wackysleet
Wackysleet Posted 2009-12-13 13:13:09
rixalex. My daughter is now out of hospital but returns once a week for a scan as she still has headaches and dizziness but at least she is back at university now, everything is looking good, once again mate thanks for your concern. Hoping that the new year brings her full recovery. And, bit early i know, but, whilst i'm in the mood, may i wish all you guys and gals a happy and healthy New Year! Cheers mate and the same to you and the rest of the posters here. David. #67
rixalex
A Live Member Posted 2009-12-13 13:20:57
Has anyone any good memories of great racing that they have attended recently or sometime ago, any little anecdotes, anything. #68
TBWG
Lackadaisical member Posted 2009-12-13 21:10:09
Rosberg to Lotus!!!!!! Kimi in a Williams?
See this report ~~~~~~~ http://www.pitpass.c...es_art_id=39673 TBWG 
#69
Mosha
The Invisible Farang Posted 2009-12-14 07:54:57
I can understand Niko, but Kimi?
#70
TBWG
Lackadaisical member Posted 2009-12-14 12:42:43
Rosberg to Lotus!!!!!! Kimi in a Williams? See this report ~~~~~~~ http://www.pitpass.c...es_art_id=39673 TBWG Well thats that rumour dead in the water (mind you it was a bit far fetched).........Lotus announce Jarno and Heikki as their drivers ~~~ http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/80563 TBWG
#71
Mosha
The Invisible Farang Posted 2009-12-15 06:47:53
Well this ones a good one
1st they get Schumi, and then they lose a sponsor.http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/80574 #73
Mosha
The Invisible Farang Posted 2009-12-16 06:56:50
Pushing the bounds of what is possible? He has heard of the FIA hasn't he?
#74
TBWG
Lackadaisical member Posted 2009-12-19 11:37:03
HI
Looks like Schuey is coming back...... http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/80623 Not a great fan of his, but an opportunity to see how he compares with current crop of hotshoes! TBWG
#75
Mosha
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