Lotus Wants Kimi Raikkonen Remains

Lotus Wants Kimi Raikkonen Remains
 
London: Head of Team Lotus, Eric Boullier confirmed Kimi Raikkonen he wants to remain with the team for a few more seasons in Formula One (F1). Raikkonen tipped as a candidate participating in Red Bull's Mark Webber next year after announcing he would leave the team after finishing the competition this season. Two years in a row we close the gap to Red Bull. He wanted to know if we will continue to do so.

We are also talking about the technical package we have. Kimi Raikkonen is mature and can make the best decision for himself. There is no good when migrating to Red Bull but also some disadvantages, said Boullier.

Lagging 41 points

After nine races this season, the Finland born driver now occupy third place driver charts, 41 points behind Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull but only four points adrift at the back of their traditional enemies, Fernando Alonso (Ferrari).

Among the reasons that may make Kimi Raikkonen  moved a potential concern is about the loss of high profile of Technical Director, James Allison are expected to join Ferrari.

Salaries paid late

Boullier also revealed that Lotus late paying salaries but former world champion now confirm payment by the due date. Yes indeed we are late paying salaries Raikkonen but it has been paid. We have to solve if we want to make sure he stays with the team, said Boullier.

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Nico Rosberg British Grand Prix champion

Nico Rosberg British Grand Prix champion 

SILVERSTONE - German driver Nico Rosberg second victory in the last three races in Formula One (F1) when he won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit.

Nico Rosberg, who celebrated the birth anniversary of the 28th year Thursday, completing the race in front of Red Bull's Australian driver Mark Webber, while Spanish driver Fernando Alonso of Ferrari third.

Britain's driver Lewis Hamilton, who was his teammate Nico Rosberg of Mercedes fourth place after displaying his prowess driving after rear tire puncture early rival machinery.

But Lewis Hamilton back into the race circuit and found himself stuck on the bottom of the Grand Prix was previously evident.

Fernando Alonso close the gap with a total of three times defending champion Sebastian Vettel, who leads the competition before he was forced to abandon the race on lap 42.

Sebastian Vettel now has 132 points, while Fernando Alonso collect 111 points. For Mercedes, the win was the team's first success at the British Grand Prix since Stirling Moss do so at Aintree in 1955.

However, the race overshadowed by the failure of the Pirelli tires that are harmful to the race, after the driver expectations host, Lewis Hamilton started the race in pole position to face the problem of burst tires.

All drivers including Lewis Hamilton, bringing four riders experiencing the same problem, while Sebastian Vettel was forced to retire from the race for the first time this season.

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