Formula 1 Daily Updates

Kimi Raikkonen status does not change. Based on this season survey, this Ferrari driver remains the richest racing driver at Formula 1. 2007 world champion had won a number of fantastic income USD45 million, or approximately 35 percent of the total all racing driver salary this season.

The second position is occupied by Lewis Hamilton that will finish the season with McLaren. 24 years old English racing drivers grab $ 18 million this year.

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However, Renault is trying dispelled embarrassed by crash gate Singapore GP 2008, apparently, not satisfied with just getting Kubica. They were rumored to participate in the competition to grab former champion Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen. Renault to compete with McLaren-Mercedes and Toyota.

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Interlagos is different from other kinds of classical circuit like Spa Francorchamps and Suzuka. According to Ferrari’s driver Kimi Raikkonen, Brazilian Grand Prix tracks circuit that provides its own challenges.

Raikkonen reminded, not easy to grind out Interlagos. Drivers must be able to maximize the character there. Also instinct. In addition to the track design is not common, the weather problem also have to concerns.

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Kimi Räikkönen officially leaving the Ferrari in the next season. However, Finnish driver was reportedly held in Formula 1 after Red Bull Racing allegedly proposed.

Facts about persistence Mark Webber became Sebastian Vettel’s companion until 2010 did not discourage speculation that develops, this weekend. Even Raikkonen manager Steve Robertson mentioned has been signed a contract.

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Sebastian Vettel ambitious to overtaking Jenson Button the leader of drivers standings and embracing the world title this season. To that end, Red Bull Racing driver was determined to launch a “maximum attack” at the Brazilian Grand Prix, two weeks ahead.

Opportunity for Vettel to won championships this season is still open despite thin. With a maximum of 20 points remaining this season, the young German driver is embedded in the top three or 16 points adrift from Button at the top and two points over team mate Button on Brawn Grand Prix, Rubens Barrichello in the second position.

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Ferrari made a rapid movement in securing Fernando Alonso. A few days after rumored to reach an agreement with the Spaniard came, yesterday they that Alonso had joined with Ferrari.

Alonso was contracted to Ferrari next three seasons starting in 2010. 2005 and 2006 world champion will replace Kimi Raikkonen that cutting to contract a year early. Alonso will be a duet with Felipe Massa.

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After the "divorce" with Ferrari in the beginning of the next season, Kimi Raikkonen had not decided which team will be for him next season. Even circulate the gossip that Kimi would probably leave the frenzied competition of this land jet. Why?

Some time ago, Kimi and Ferrari have agreed to split up a year before this Finnish drivers contract expires (late 2010). Kimi's position was replaced by Renault driver Fernando Alonso who will duet with Felipe Massa starting next season.

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Rumor that Fernando Alonso will be going to join Ferrari seemed to be a reality. The drivers racing for Renault this season agreed and ready to sign a contract with the Prancing Horse's side. Really?

As reported by Eurosport, and recorded at f1dv.com, Tuesday (29/9/2009), in the near future Alonso reportedly will sign a contract duration of five years at Ferrari. In that time, this Spaniard driver will get paid 25 million euros per season.

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Rubens Barrichello became champion of Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, Sunday (13.9.2009). Brawn GP drivers emerged as the champion after Lewis Hamilton had a bad luck collided to the barrier wall on the last lap before the finish.

Brawn GP again really reap the good performance with one-two finish at Monza, this season, as Jenson Button whipped up BGP001 just behind Rubinho. The third position still held by Ferrari’s hero Kimi Raikkonen.

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Lewis Hamilton ensure themselves to takes the pole in 2009 F1 GP Italy at Monza circuit on Sunday (13.9.2009). McLaren driver made it through Adrian Sutil’s fastest time in the final seconds of qualifying session to record the time 1 minute 24,066 seconds.

Sutil who appeared as the fastest racer in the last session of free practice, appear surprising in the qualifying session. Force India drivers is almost certain to continue the previous shocks that Force India managed to get his first pole if it does not pass by Hamilton. Sutil had to be content with securing the position of two difference in 0:00.650 seconds.

Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen managed to seal the top three with a record of 1 minute 24,978 seconds or adrift 0:00.912 seconds behind Hamilton.

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