The news couldn’t have come at a better time for Ferrari’s ace driver and the defending champion Kimi Raikkonen. He has been granted an years’ extension to his previously 2009 expiring contract. He now has a contract which lasts till 2010, as long as Massa lasts.
The declaration also puts an end to the rumours of Fernando Alonso’s joining the Maranello based outfit. Speculations were rife that Alonso might switch to Toyota for an year and aim for a seat at Scuderia the next season. Also Kubica was being singled out as a worthy candidate to replace Kimi at the end of the next season.
This must be a real morale boost for Kimi. He was in knee deep trouble earlier not having scored a podium for some time. But not everything was his undoing. Fate deserted him recently. Engine blowing off, rain washing away his hope of victory after having led till the third last lap and more to count.
At the moment its fun to watch Massa and Kimi wrestle each other for the top drivers sopt at Ferrari. Massa must feel he deserves the top spot, but Raikkonen refuses to just give in to the pressure and he has been supported by the team president himself. And once again it appears like Hamilton is feeling the heat of contending for the cup. The championship couldn’t get more exciting.
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