F1 Update from the iSport F1 Pitstop: iSporter Kunal Shah reports news that Kimi Raikkonen will indeed make a comeback with Lotus F1 Team in 2012.
The news is finally confirmed. After massive speculation on the internet and in the Formula1 circles, a just-issued press statement by the Lotus Renault team has confirmed that Kimi Raikkonen will make a comeback to Formula1 next year with their team. The deal term was disclosed to be two years.
My overnight post captured the essence of Raikkonen's comeback and the number of attempts that he and his management have made in the recent past to make this happen. While Lotus Renault was the best available opportunity for the 'Flying Finn' and gave him a foot in the Formula1 driver market, I am not too sure if this is a good move!
Raikkonen has been super-quick and known to be a natural talent on-track but has also suffered from motivational issues which ultimately led him to exit the sport. However, his two year hiatus from top-flight of racing and his not-so-successful stint in the World Rally Championships should have reignited his hunger for achieving success in Formula1 yet again.
My thoughts on the challenges that Raikkonen will face in 2012 will follow soon...
Kunal Shah is a former racer and writes exclusively on www.isport.in. You can also check his F1 blog on www.kunalsf1blog.com
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