Ferrari to announce Kimi's deal at San Marino GP?

Gazelle SG

If this is true, I hope to see some fireworks at both Mclaren and Ferrari team. Laughing

http://www.planet-f1.com/News/Story_Page/0,15909,3210_3213_1160728,00.html

Gazelle SG

Juan leaving for Red Bull? Seems likely now.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/NewsPics/0,,1369-1375_1918823,00.html

Kimi leaving for Ferrari? Seems definitely now.

Norbert Haug has denied that McLaren-Mercedes' Kimi Raikkonen is already a signed-and-sealed Ferrari driver for 2007.

The German, Mercedes' competition director, told Motorsport Aktuell that he did not believe recent reports that McLaren's Finn penned a contract with the red-coloured team more than a full year ago.

''I can not imagine that such a thing would happen behind our backs,'' said German Haug.

He said it would not make sense for a top driver to have committed to Ferrari last year.
''If you imagine, (Raikkonen) was sitting in the fastest car in the business, and Ferrari was in crisis.''

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz, however, told the same publication that he believed Raikkonen was definitely Ferrari-bound.

Source GMM
CAPSIS International
http://f1.racing-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/060419161718.shtml

SBS9828X SG

Confused

[email protected] SG

seems all the rumors were rubbish. Laughing so where was the announcement so many people were sure was coming?

Gazelle SG

It seems like Kimi has already decided on his future and mclaren will annouce their drivers line up for 2007 in the next 3 weeks. Did kimi sign for Mclaren? Laughing Why Mclaren need 3 weeks to annouce Alonso team mate when he only requires 1 or 2 days to annouce alonso's deal?

I believe Ferrari might choose to make their annoucement on kimi before mclaren could formalize their contract with a new driver. That to me will be a slap on the face for Ron and that will be for what he did to Flavio on alonso contract with Mclaren.

http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=118178

http://f1.racing-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/060514191559.shtml

http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/NewsPics/0,,1369-1375_1932549,00.html

Gazelle SG

http://f1.racing-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/060514085030.shtml

Kimi kenna scold by Ron??? Laughing i am sure that wave he did infront of the cockpit camera was his reply to Ron... (Bye Bye)

SBS9828X SG

Kimi is notorious for being late... he even slept bf race at his debut GP Laughing

Gazelle SG

sleeping before the race is something many drivers do. Some believe it helps them to relax and be focus during the race. As for kimi, I know he is notorious for getting drunk!! Laughing

Gazelle SG

There is a rumour that Flavio Briatore might have already signed kimi for 2007.

The deal is worth around $64m and it also allow kimi to generate his own income through personal sponsors. (similar to David Beckham's type of deal).

The question is, Is maclaren paying Alonso more that this?

dragg SG

mercedes are not good enough for kimi and motoya is not good enough for mercedes.

sand king SG

Hmm.... kimi be an asset or a liability to Ferrari.

kimi will take over massa or M.s?

Gazelle SG

It is not confirm if Kimi will be heading for Ferrari, but it is most definitely he will be out of mclaren. If MS retire, Kimi is likely to join Ferrari. If MS stay, Kimi might choose to join Renault.

Yes, he will be an asset for any teams that get him, that is why he is commanding a higher market value than WDC alonso.

Gazelle SG

Pretty sure its going to happen this sunday.. Laughing

SBS9828X SG

bets on MS to reitre this year

dragg SG

kimi really deserves a better car. McClaren are just not good enough.

Gazelle SG

thats what I think too, but die hard mcclaren fans will think otherwise. isnt that obvious that mclaren is suffering without newey?

Gazelle SG

Its official Kimi Massa at Ferrari...I wonder is Ron Dennis is going to drive alongside Alonso or what... Laughing

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/54404

dragg SG

alonso will be joining mcClaren next season!!

Surprised

SBS9828X SG

that was decided around last year

Gazelle SG

Heard from inside source that JW was really pissed with Mclaren for lossing both JPM and now Kimi.