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 →
Kovalainen to race for Lotus in USA and Brazil
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 →
Schumacher turns down offer to race for Lotus
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 →
Raikkonen to miss final two races of 2013
Kimi Raikkonen will not race at the final two rounds of this season in the United States and Brazil, the Lotus team has confirmed. Raikkonen is set to undergo surgery on his back that will put him out of action for a few weeks. Raikkonen has complained of back trouble for some time. He reportedly... Continue Reading →
Vettel sprinting towards 2013 title
The youngest triple World Champion in F1 history is set to become the youngest four-time World Champion at the end of this season. Sebastian Vettel just keeps on winning, and stretching his championship lead. With six races remaining in the season, Vettel is now 60 points ahead of main title rival Fernando Alonso and it's... Continue Reading →