At the beginning of the 2012 Formula 1 season, Lotus started the season with an interesting pair of drivers. One of them was Kimi Raikkonen, who returned to Formula 1 after a two-year break in which he started in the World Rally Championship.
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In addition to the 2007 driver world champion, a French driver returned to Formula 1 in 2009 after a small unsuccessful stint. After winning the GP2 title in 2011, Grosjean came into Formula 1 and also had the “total” support of Total, the most important Lotus sponsor. Romain Grosjean recently revealed the welcome message Kimi had for him when they started driving for Lotus.
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Grosjean reveals that Kimi didn’t want cops ** t
On the Australian podcast ‘In the Fast Lane’ Romain Grosjean remembered the message Kimi brought him when the Frenchman joined Lotus as a teammate of Kimi Raikkonen. “Let’s say Raikkonen’s communication is the exact opposite of his long career,” joked Grosjean. “Kimi was always clear and concise. His message, which he sent me at the end, read as follows: ‘I’m happy for you, let’s make sure there is no nonsense between us, see you soon.’
MONTMELO, SPAIN: Romain Grosjean of France and Haas F1 looks on after stopping on the track on day three of F1 winter testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, Spain. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
It is very typical for Kimi Raikkonen to get straight to the point without having to avoid the bush. The two-year stint for Lotus has been quite satisfactory for both drivers. The team lacked the financial resources to develop a car capable of shaking up the hierarchy of Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes. Even so, the two drivers made the most of what they had by taking some podiums.
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Romain Grosjean considers Kimi to be one of the best in the last 20 years
Grosjean also mentioned that Raikkonen was one of the best drivers F1 has seen in the past 20 years. “Especially in the last few years he has not had a car at eye level” – added Grosjean – “but Kimi has been one of the best drivers in the last twenty years. and always got the best of what is available. ”
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Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 29, 2021, Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen during a press conference before the Hungarian Grand Prix via REUTERS / Florion Goga
This is Kimi’s final season in F1. He has already announced his resignation and it is clear that everyone from the paddock to us Formula 1 fans will miss him very much.
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