News Details
Raikkonen's success almost bankrupted Lotus
Kimi Raikkonen's performances for Lotus were so good that he almost bankrupted them thanks to a performance clause. After leaving Ferrari at the end of 2009, Raikkonen took a break from Formula 1 and went to compete in rallying, as well as appearing in NASCAR. He would make his return to the sport though in 2012, signing a two-year contract with Lotus. His performances for the team were exceptional, scoring 390 points across the two years which included 13 podium finishes and two race wins at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the 2013 Australian Grand Prix. The results were so amazing in fact, that Raikkonen almost bankrupted the team due to a bonus he had for every World Championship...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
How Lotus went almost bankrupt due to the good...
After two years of absence Kimi Raikkonen made a comeback in 2012 in...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
W Series rivals back Chadwick for Euro F3 success
W Series drivers Beitske Visser and Alice Powell have congratulated Jamie...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Mercedes announces departure of Andy Cowell
Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell will stand down on July 1, the reigning...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Bahrain says alternative 'almost oval' layout is...
Bahrain Grand Prix organisers are open to hosting a second race on the...
5y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks: MotoGP must take...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
KTM backs “unlucky” Maverick Vinales to return and...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Guenther Steiner: MotoGP riders ‘need to be of a...
Tech3 KTM CEO Guenther Steiner has continued to share his admiration for...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Aleix Espargaro hospitalised after crash in Sepang...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Andretti confirmed to field just three cars for Indy...
Andretti Global has confirmed that the team will only run three cars in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing adds Toby Sowery as reserve driver
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toby Sowery joins AJ Foyt Racing in IndyCar reserve...
AJ Foyt Racing has appointed Toby Sowery as the team’s reserve driver...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Feature: RLL’s split fortunes in Barber highlight...
At the most recent IndyCar race from Barber Motorsports Park, Graham...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg out of Croatia Rally (for now)
Friday: Oliver Solberg crashed out of Rally Croatia about four km into...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Elfyn Evans and Oliver Solberg both out early at WRC...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Croatia: Oliver Solberg crashes out on opening...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans out of Croatia – SS3
Croatia’s Friday stages were all new. With a 16 second lead going into...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal handed boost as Mikel Arteta confirms key...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Eberechi Eze is fit for their...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Premier League news: Fernández’s Chelsea future in...
No description available...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
“Ronaldo should pack it now” - Ex-Arsenal star...
Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal enter race to sign 22-year-old midfielder...
Arsenal have reportedly joined Leeds United in the race for Stade Rennais...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari's 499P Heads to Imola This Weekend Carrying Aero...
When the FIA World Endurance Championship season... Read More »
1h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Aston Martin spotted testing 'super-illegal' car during F1...
The five-week hiatus from the 2026 F1 season has... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Jos Verstappen responds to Lambiase Red Bull exit with...
Max Verstappen's father, Jos Verstappen, has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
