A big surprise today in the paddock, when Kimi Raikkonen said in a quote, he has warned Lotus not to participate in the following races, if not charge what is owed.
Raikkonen has warned the English team, which considers not have to finish the 2013 season of Formula 1 if the team does not pay wages owed
The rumor was coming of days earlier, recruited by Ferrari next year, and expressed his stress on the Indian GP From where he was able to interview and spoke on “internal issue”.
But really, the first time that the issue has been discussed with the pilot himself, has been today in an interview made through sports, Autosport. In this meeting, commented on the “internal problem” also answering to what he intended to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi
Kimi said:
“I have come here only because I hope to find an understanding on certain issues we have had. Hope talks go well and you can finish the season as well as possible.”
When asked about the “no exit” in the last few races, if not resolved the outstanding issues
Räikkonen said:
“Of course, I like to compete, I like to drive, but a big part of racing is the business …” Sometimes when you’re treated as one likes, you end up in an unfortunate situation. “
“You have to put the red line somewhere, and if you leave this place … not really my fault, nothing else.”
Also he said: “It is not satisfactory to compete and the team said about you if you’re not going 100%, also you’re not good teammate, when they dont pay your salary.”
What it is owed to the world champion of 2007, around 15 million dollars. If not paid, the pilot has confirmed that expressed their discontent, not participating in the following races.
Will have to see what he and the team decide this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
