Kimi confirmed

[Nero Horse]

I wonder what's going to happen to Kimi in the last 7 races with Lotus? With the bunnies humping photo on twitter and all, it's quite obvious that they're devastated and very disappointed over there about losing their golden boy, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Kimi's car suffering from some mysterious mechanical failures in the coming races. I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might happen...probably won't though.

[Uzair Ahmed]

That tapatalk advert is so annoying- no, he didn't, because Monte said 'we don't need that we have the best people already' while Fernando was busy trying to lure some guys over from the RB team. Big mistake from Monte.

Bringing james Alison must b alonso's idea..they were together in 2005-6 renault times

[Uzair Ahmed]

Why that would be childish? They have worked so well together this far, why break a good team?

Did good in lotus together doesn't mean would b same in ferrari

[Uzair Ahmed]

I wonder what's going to happen to Kimi in the last 7 races with Lotus? With the bunnies humping photo on twitter and all, it's quite obvious that they're devastated and very disappointed over there about losing their golden boy, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Kimi's car suffering from some mysterious mechanical failures in the coming races. I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might happen...probably won't though.

I dont think thats gonna happen they need sponsors for 2014 and that will smash their image

[Tifoso]

I wonder what's going to happen to Kimi in the last 7 races with Lotus? With the bunnies humping photo on twitter and all, it's quite obvious that they're devastated and very disappointed over there about losing their golden boy, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Kimi's car suffering from some mysterious mechanical failures in the coming races. I'm not saying that it will happen, but it might happen...probably won't though.

I dount it, amico mio. Where they place ultimately in the WCC has huge financial implications for them.

[Winter]

Bringing james Alison must b alonso's idea..they were together in 2005-6 renault times

Yes, because only Alonso is smart enough to see, how good job Allison does. Or maby those 5 years when Allison worked in Ferrari
before has something to do with it..

[Nero Horse]

I dount it, amico mio. Where they place ultimately in the WCC has huge financial implications for them.

Yes, you are absolutely right. I didn't think it was likely to happen either but it just crossed my mind for a second.

[sagi58]

In all honesty, can anyone here say they would refuse 32 million to stay home for 2 years and race anywhere but F1 as was the case? Ferrari asked him to go, Kimi didn't make that deal for himself, they did. Hell! I would have left smiling for 28 million.

[Ed Harley]

No it never, you just leapt in with your superKimi costume on.

Same as this?

[Raz]

sure it wasn't his manager? i heard he signs everything for Kimi... contracts and such

nah.. Mark Arnell.. the bald dude

[FFFerrari]

Again: I could not care less which of our drivers wins the WDC as long as we do (and win the WCC). Simple as that.

Me too. Now that the management has done a lot of changes to team and the rules changing, I want to see absolute domination next year. Putting the fizzy drink company back to where it belongs and constant stream of 1-2's, ending with both titles. And I really don't care which driver brings in the WDC as long as they do.

Forza!

[Hornet]

That too is something that Mr Domenicali has addressed in the past ie. the changes that the team made on the front suspension did not suit Mr Raikkonen and it took too long for the team to change it back. Why did they change it in the first place, who knows.

I don't know the details of that, but it's already been said that the idea of designing a car to suit a particular driver is a myth. The design aim is to make a car that goes around a circuit as fast as possible (ie. more downforce, more traction, etc). Sure drivers may have different preference to how a car behave, but that's what setup is for. ie. If you want more oversteer, you change the weight distribution and the wing setting, you don't design a car for that.

Whatever changes or improvement Ferrari brought to the car at any time, is to improve the performance of the car. It's not to make the car suit Massa. People need to stop saying the car was changed to suit Massa.

[Ed Harley]

They are not my words but Mr Domenicali's.

[Senna4Ever]

will be interesting to watch 2014 in terms of what will happen inside the team (i.e. somehow we build rocket ship, RBs, Merc and McL struggle, both our drivers lead in the championship already in the end of the season, last race and the driver who is leading in the WDC is behind the other driver who is second in WDC) and in the champion ship (how will the change in car, engine effect the actual rating). I think that this isn't over yet as it still hasn't begun yet. 2014 may surprise in many ways.

Also the return of magic Kimi seems to have reanimated also some "mummies" of the forum here itself, as some special users now are posting more frequently than before ...

[mike77--]

They are not my words but Mr Domenicali's.

It was the same at the beginning of a career in Lotus but more concerning power steering. Allison explain driving style of Kimi.

Q: What’s the latest on Raikkonen’s steering set-up - do we have it exactly as he likes it yet?
JA: Unfortunately it is not a fix as simple as reversing the switches on the steering wheel! Our latest set-up now gives Kimi sufficient assistance in the high speed, high load corners, but we still have yet to give him a power steering unit which offers the finesse he wants. We’re making progress in this area, but the way Kimi drives the car is to find the limit on the front axle and then adjust the car very delicately around that limit; he can only do that if the steering is giving him exquisite feedback. We are working hard to provide him with perfect equipment so that he can deliver those last few tenths in qualifying.

Luckily Allison knows what kind of car Kimi needs.

[Hermann]

I can't wait to read next season to the smallest details what Kimi needs, how the steering wheel has to be for Kimi, which angle the steering wheel has to be for Kimi, which diapers Kimi need in the car, and who is responsible for holding his dummy. Help!!!!!

[F2008]

I don't know the details of that, but it's already been said that the idea of designing a car to suit a particular driver is a myth. The design aim is to make a car that goes around a circuit as fast as possible (ie. more downforce, more traction, etc). Sure drivers may have different preference to how a car behave, but that's what setup is for. ie. If you want more oversteer, you change the weight distribution and the wing setting, you don't design a car for that.

Whatever changes or improvement Ferrari brought to the car at any time, is to improve the performance of the car. It's not to make the car suit Massa. People need to stop saying the car was changed to suit Massa.

Agreed. It's a myth that cars are designed to suit certain drivers. They are designed to be quick. Not my words but Rob Smedley's, refusing to make up excuses for the gap between Alonso and Massa. Maybe some Kimi fans should do the same.

[Senna4Ever]

First conclusion after reading most of the thread here

Kimi was treated bad in 2008 first as Felipe was favoured by Ferrari
and then once again treated bad in 2009 due to Alonso ...

and now he still returns to Ferrari as it had been an awful and unfair place according to his supporters ... tough guy ...

[Hermann]

First conclusion after reading most of the thread here

Kimi was treated bad in 2008 first as Felipe was favoured by Ferrari
and then once again treated bad in 2009 due to Alonso ...

and now he still returns to Ferrari as it had been an awful and unfair place according to his supporters ... tough guy ...

Hello Hugo........

[diesel08]

2014 will be a hard year for tiffosi...

[Senna4Ever]

Hello Hugo........

it's the nickname for next years car ... not mine ...

Maybe Hugo is too feminine .... Aperol Spritz? or better ER-SF-2014-6T (T for Turbo, SF not description needed, ER ... Eristoff Red)

and then the car should also suit Kimi's favour as he knows how to handle bottles ... (sorry couldn't resist to catch on this boulevard media reports)

[Hermann]

It was the same at the beginning of a career in Lotus but more concerning power steering. Allison explain driving style of Kimi.



Luckily Allison knows what kind of car Kimi needs.

Lets hope he also knows what kind of car Fernando needs. Or what kind of car Ferrari needs to make it a winning car, finally.

[Ed Harley]

I can't wait to read next season to the smallest details what Kimi needs, how the steering wheel has to be for Kimi, which angle the steering wheel has to be for Kimi, which diapers Kimi need in the car, and who is responsible for holding his dummy. Help!!!!!

That's the spirit.

[theforce]

Well if Ferrari's 2014 challenger is as good as Rory said it would be, "2013 car is a toy compared to 2014", then we will see fireworks from the Maranello camp next year. Consistent WCC points and both drivers battling it out the front.

Also, there isn't much to worry about the team favoring the drivers as I'm sure neither will be asked to move aside during the first half of the season and during the later part of the season if one driver is leading then it is only logical for the other to assist, as Ferrari has always done and will do in the future; this coming from SD.

I'm sure the Redbull boys are getting a few sleepless nights over losing the WCC next year

[Ed Harley]

Agreed. It's a myth that cars are designed to suit certain drivers. They are designed to be quick. Not my words but Rob Smedley's, refusing to make up excuses for the gap between Alonso and Massa. Maybe some Kimi fans should do the same.

Why is it so hard to grasp that I am merely quoting what Mr Domenicali has told in an interview?

[aroutis]

I've been silent reading for quite a few days so I figure I can finally put my $0.5 about this.

I believe that the fact that Ferrari is taking Kimi back is one great move and we're finally having the greatest pairing in the grid. I realize that among us, there are a lot that don't like this ; A lot of the members of this forum do not like Kimi's style and then there are many that love Massa (and for good reasons), however, the fact remains that come December , the pairing of the drivers will be Alonso and Kimi, equal status.

And that is going to be a really interesting thing to see.

I am not nervous about it. I believe that none of them will cause issues, and both of them will push one another forward, and that is only going to be good for the team. I also am quite confident that the sign that Kimi agreed to come to the team is a positive sign about the strength of the car. Or at least bout the faith of Kimi to the car. But for that we'll have to wait and see.

About Massa,

I believe that most of us knew, that he was not going to be here next year. There is no sense to keep a driver that scores half the points the other driver scores. His loyalty to the team is unparalleled and for that we all (including me) loves him however, you cannot run a tight ship based on emotions alone and I am pretty sure this is what the management of Ferrari had in mind when they made the decision. I do am grateful to Massa for all the things he's done for the team and all the memories and I do wish him the best , as long as he won't get victories over Ferrari (sorry, I am a Ferrari fan after all).

Other than that, I hope we have some great races, hopefully Massa gets a victory in Brasil and roll on next year, it's going to be an exciting year :)

[Hornet]

They are not my words but Mr Domenicali's.

I know, what I meant was whatever changes Ferrari made to the car, it was meant to improve the performance. They did not do it to make it suit Massa.

It was the same at the beginning of a career in Lotus but more concerning power steering. Allison explain driving style of Kimi.

Luckily Allison knows what kind of car Kimi needs.

And I'm sure he'll get such steering sensitivity if he wants it at Ferrari. Nothing to do with car design.

[Ed Harley]

I know, what I meant was whatever changes Ferrari made to the car, it was meant to improve the performance. They did not do it to make it suit Massa.

No no no, that is not what I meant. They made changes/improvements on the car and it turned out that they suited Mr Massa better than Mr Raikkonen and it took a while for them to revert back with the other car.

[Lesky]

In all honesty, can anyone here say they would refuse 32 million to stay home for 2 years and race anywhere but F1 as was the case? Ferrari asked him to go, Kimi didn't make that deal for himself, they did. Hell! I would have left smiling for 28 million.

This. Would Ferrari fans really appreciate Kimi FORCING himself upon the team for the 2010 season? What had happened if Kimi refused to take the money? If he insisted on driving for Ferrari in 2010? Is it really fair to blame Kimi for taking the money? I think not!

[F2008]

Why is it so hard to grasp that I am merely quoting what Mr Domenicali has told in an interview?

I don't care which genius said it.