Reporting from the Ragged Edge
Kimi Raikkonen has undergone successful back surgery in Europe, according to his Lotus team. Raikkonen is missing the last two races of 2013 as a result of this surgery. Lotus F1 Team released the following statement today: "As planned, Kimi Räikkönen underwent back surgery yesterday at The University Hospital of Strasbourg. Lotus F1 Team is... Continue Reading →
McLaren have confirmed that 21-year old Danish driver Kevin Magnussen will make his Formula One debut with the team at the start of 2014. Magnussen will partner 2009 World Champion Jenson Button. Kevin Magnussen is the son of former F1 driver Jan Magnussen, whose Formula 1 career began with a one-off drive for McLaren at... Continue Reading →
Heikki Kovalainen will fill in for fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus for the final two races of 2013, the team confirmed today in a statement on the Lotus F1 Team website. Kovalainen has been released from his contract with Caterham for the remainder of the season so that he can compete for Lotus. He... Continue Reading →
Sergio Perez has confirmed that he will leave McLaren at the end of the 2013 season. The Mexican driver, who is in his first (and now only) season with the team, revealed the news in an open letter on his personal website, serioperez.mx. The letter reads: "First of all, I would like to thank McLaren... Continue Reading →
Retired seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher has rejected an offer to race for Lotus in the final two races of the 2013 season. Schumacher retired from Formula One for the second time at the end of 2012 after making a three-year comeback to the sport with Mercedes. Lotus are in need of a competitive driver... Continue Reading →
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