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Italian media crank up the pressure on Raikkonen

Under pressure Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen is losing the backing and support of Italy's influential Formula 1 media. Heading into Austria, the Finn clashed with reporters following the publication of a story suggesting he has been asked to take a pay-cut for 2016. 'It's bullsh*t nonsense that you guys come up with all the time,' Raikkonen charged. The 2007 world champion is under increasing pressure at Maranello, having struggled in 2016 alongside Sebastian Vettel and spinning not only in Montreal, but also on Sunday in Austria, causing a huge first-lap crash with Fernando Alonso. Giorgio Terruzzi, writing for Sport Mediaset, said in Austria: 'Everyone was waiting for Raikkonen's big...
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