The fight for a possible driver’s seat in the Ferrari cockpit in the coming seasons continues. Many drivers hoped for the position of Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen, but the team's management prepared a cold shower for them when they announced that they would continue with him next season.
Romain Grosjean says: “Ferrari obviously bets a lot on continuity. There were various talks in the winter, but they obviously didn’t want any new driver on their team. For a Formula 1 driver, the color red is something special and I am not the only one, as many young drivers are waiting and want such an opportunity. "
Valtteri Bottas was also in negotiations and hopes for a possible driver's seat, and during the summer holidays even the Italian sports newspapers announced his transfer, and the conversation with the Ferrari team itself was not denied.
“These hints were unnecessary, as most of them were not real at all, and these writings were not exactly welcome in my position with the Williams team. In short, these hints were not fair, "criticized the Finn. Although his current team has not yet extended his contract, given his season this year, there are no doubts about further cooperation.
In addition to the above, the name Daniel Riccardo is also mentioned, who is also the driver they are talking to for the Ferrari team. Currently, Riccardo is still tied to the current employer team Red Bull for next season, but in 2017 he will also be in the free driver market.
"Like everyone else, I thought there would be some changes with the Ferrari team. I have not been in contact and connections with them personally, but they are currently announcing with their decision that they want to continue with the current line-up, as it is known that they are betting on the permanence of drivers and not the annual change. "
Taken from motorsport.de
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