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by appletree
Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Leclerc confirmed at Ferrari; Kimi returning to Sauber
Replies: 259
Views: 57625

Re: Leclerc confirmed at Ferrari; Kimi returning to Sauber

Okay, I'll be the party pooper here. I hate the fact that Kimi is going to Sauber. On a grid with too few seats available as it is, there's no way a guy who's pushing 40 and way past his prime should be driving for one of these smaller teams that are basically the only opportunities for young drive...
by appletree
Sat Oct 14, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Bumb..and lets make it weird one. Some may know I have a habit to wirite stories about Kimi , stories that fight against every rationality and reality. So, lets take it to the dark side and here is to you Nicole! THE OCEAN OF TEARS The appletree. It stands still, in fierce winds, in endless rains, i...
by appletree
Sun May 28, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

In a way this was to be happening, but the point is, I dont think Kimi knew. His body language told it loud and clear. Vilander who speaks fluent italian pointed out, all was not well in Ferrari after the race. With Kimis crew. They were probably all tiddled. Like Kimi. For Ferrari this was too good...
by appletree
Mon May 01, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Hi wolfie! :D :D 8) There is nothing holy in me ,dingbat,believe me :-P So..here are my takes of the events.. 1)Vettels former trainer was interviewed earlier this winter and he talked a lot about Vettels ,could it be said, strong obsession to win. He kept it also as Vettel weak point. Sometimes it ...
by appletree
Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen
Replies: 258
Views: 79397

Re: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen

Ups..yeah PRFAN I ment.
by appletree
Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen
Replies: 258
Views: 79397

Re: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen

:thumbup: chetan rao. For me, the real awakening was ice karting. You have fun and drift thru the track but thats not the fastest way around. Its difficult but at the same time very hard. After half an hour my hands were so tired I just trembled. Its the matter of calculation and finding the best ro...
by appletree
Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen
Replies: 258
Views: 79397

Re: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen

Lets be realistic about the whole thing for a change. Without taking anything away from the drivers skills. Kimi hasnt suddenly lost his driving skills ,thats bs. If we think of the future of Ferrari, not just Kimi, we see both of the drivers are without the deal for next year. There is no question ...
by appletree
Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2017 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 317
Views: 64658

Re: 2017 Bahrain Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Threa

I am confused. Ossi oikarinen, former Ferrari engineer, says Kimis problem is too understeery car. They could lower the front ture pressures and widen the front wing but it doesnt solve the problem. As we heard Kimi had problems in quali with one too hot tyre, sign of low pressures? Oikarinen thinks...
by appletree
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen
Replies: 258
Views: 79397

Re: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen

To be honest, in China he could have been third, without Ferraris ongoing habit to keep him on track too long. Maybe it was because they couldnt test the tyres in practise sessions so they didnt have knoledge about front tyres that proved to be the problem. But when you read Kimis conversation duri...
by appletree
Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen
Replies: 258
Views: 79397

Re: The Future of Kimi Raikkonen

To be honest, in China he could have been third, without Ferraris ongoing habit to keep him on track too long. Maybe it was because they couldnt test the tyres in practise sessions so they didnt have knoledge about front tyres that proved to be the problem. But when you read Kimis conversation durin...
by appletree
Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

So good to see you again Appletree, fingers crossed for a successful season for Kimi Hi Kimbo! Nice to see you too! Lets see if we get this thread to fly again. It may be Kimis last season, so lets take everything out of it! Khrm...lets look at the bright side here. Kimi didnt have one lousy point ...
by appletree
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

He said they went for more understeering balance of the car after the practises for quali. It was a mistake as during the first stint with the ultrasoft tires the understeery nature just got worse. He knew already after quali it was a mistake. As he knows as well as us, he hates understeery cars. T...
by appletree
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Covalent wrote:Long time no see, appletree! (that rhymes too :] )
Hiya! :thumbup: Cant stay away. Exiting season in hand. Nice to see you again.
by appletree
Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

He said they went for more understeering balance of the car after the practises for quali. It was a mistake as during the first stint with the ultrasoft tires the understeery nature just got worse. He knew already after quali it was a mistake. As he knows as well as us, he hates understeery cars. Th...
by appletree
Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Bumb...its time to re-open this thread dont you think? Well...I couldnt believe he is driving there at the age of 38, still doing reasonably well for a middle aged guy..but Australia hasnt never been his strongest spot. Anyways ..he said something mystic after the qualy. He said HE did something tha...
by appletree
Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Bumb. Still in F1. Soo.... News from TS. Kimi has lost weight about 2.5 kilos. Not because he had to but because he has trained more than ever. Rumours tells he likes this years Ferrari and he wants to make sure he can use extra weight to front end of the car. Also Vettel has lost some weight. Durin...
by appletree
Sat May 09, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Yes, according to TS Kimis car is like in Bahrain, except front and rear wing . The team just messed up his set up for the last quali sim , engine map, gearing, the whole set up was wrong.
by appletree
Tue May 05, 2015 12:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bottas to Ferrari!?
Replies: 95
Views: 20502

Re: Bottas to Ferrari!?

http://planetf1.com/driver/3213/47112/Bottas-to-Ferrari-but-only-in-2017 This is only a rumor at this point but one that seems to be somewhat credible. Thoughts? Personally I'm not surprised but somewhat disappointed. Ferrari seem to be following their tradition of pairing a top driver with a #2 dr...
by appletree
Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Nope. Kimi wont go to Haas if he doesnt get extension from Ferrari. Its that either retirement . He will happily go motorcrossing and spending time with his newborn family. About Bottas Oskari Saari tweeted this morning the precontract with Ferrari is bullocks , contacts have been between the two bu...
by appletree
Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Mika says its difficult to analyze if taking Kimi would be the right desicion. Ofcourse he speaks for his driver Bottas. Its clear Ferrari doesnt think long term contract with Kimi and I dont think Kimi himself either.
by appletree
Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

While it does seem a bit unnecessary, I'm honestly not that bothered by Arrivabene's comments. He clearly likes Raikkonen, supports both he and Seb within the team, and wants him there. If Kimi keeps up the 2nd-4th place race positions throughout the year (barring car performance issues), I see no ...
by appletree
Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

According to TS, Uffe Tagström has made earmufffs painted in Kimis helmet colours for the little Robin . He was in Bahrain but stayed in hotel with the nurse for now. Its not far away we see him on dads knee in the cockpit :twisted:
by appletree
Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

In TS Kimi said they had a problem with the steering and his set up wasnt ideal for the first two corners. He said he has to work late to get the problem fixed.
by appletree
Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

I'm with you Appletree I think his performances have been really good especially after last year and everyone writing him off - that was heart breaking to watch for me. It was a shame he had to stop in Australia but in Malaysia he drove from last to fourth - Ok with slight help from the safety car ...
by appletree
Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:36 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Heikki Kulta wrote according to information he got from Ferrari Kimi had saved all energy from the engine to try last lap overtake of Vettel. Would have been interesting to see but well, there is more races to come. :-P
by appletree
Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Guys, maybe we should be happy about his performance now as he clearly has a chance to drive a car that suits to his style. He is the first to blame himself and not the others and I am sure he tries to do everything to his qualifyings whats possible with these kind of tyres. He already said years ag...
by appletree
Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Kimis problem in this qualifying was clearly the timing of his warm up lap. He ended up behind Sauber again, his tyres cooled just enough and caused the rears sliding. What he needs to do , is to concentrate more to little details of his performance. He relies in his talent but these days talent isn...
by appletree
Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Your never alone in China Kimi.http://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:3e ... 2dd508b3a2
source MTV3
by appletree
Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Kimi Raikkonen's incredibly bad luck
Replies: 290
Views: 48195

Re: Kimi Raikkonen's incredibly bad luck

Malaysia's rainy qualifying might be another one It is Kimi's mistake. He should have either overtaken the Sauber or maintained a gap over the outlap. The drivers behind him did a good time and moved into Q3 Exactly. He's so hard to support sometimes. I'm struggling to remember the last qualifying ...
by appletree
Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

If we did the math to find out where Kimi would have ended last Sunday, if he could have made his one stop strategy with a regular pit stop. I bet it would be behind the two Mercedes. Ahead of Vettel. He also made the fastest lap after them. It's time to be positive and look forward to an exciting ...
by appletree
Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Kimi´s stint with softs: 1. 1,32,7 2. 1,32,4 3. 1,32,6 4. 1,32,6 5. 1,32,4 6. 1,32,5 7. 1,32,5 8. 1,32,5 9. 1,32,1 10. 1,32,3 11. 1,32,1 12. 1,31,9 13. 1,31,8 14. 1,32,1 15. 1,32,0 16. 1,32,5 Vettels stint on mediums: 1. 1,34,6 2. 1,32,9 3. 1,32,8 4. 1,33,1 5. 1,32,5 6. 1,32,6 7. 1,33,2 8. 1,32,7 9....
by appletree
Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?
Replies: 303
Views: 52352

Re: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?

Awfull lot of time used in this thread to prove Kimi is actually a poor driver..Funny how Domenicali said the other day he would hire Kimi again despite 2014 performance. I agree he needs specific details from his car but he can drive bad car as far as the front of the car works for him. Its isnt f...
by appletree
Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?
Replies: 303
Views: 52352

Re: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?

Awfull lot of time used in this thread to prove Kimi is actually a poor driver.. Awfull lot of time (and fantasy and creativeness) used in this thread to prove Kimi is actually a better driver than he is. 8) What can you do? :D Maybe it would be better to create the new thread for it. Here I though...
by appletree
Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?
Replies: 303
Views: 52352

Re: Which is the Strongest Driver Line-up for 2015?

Awfull lot of time used in this thread to prove Kimi is actually a poor driver..Funny how Domenicali said the other day he would hire Kimi again despite 2014 performance. I agree he needs specific details from his car but he can drive bad car as far as the front of the car works for him. Its isnt fa...
by appletree
Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Iltalehti 4.3.2015 RÄIKKÖNEN HAD HORRIBLE PAINS, THE HELP OF FINNISH DOCTOR WAS CONDEMNED The doctor of Mclaren treated Kimi against his employer. ( the beginning of the article is general description about the book and the philosophy of Aki Hintsa, I translate the part about Kimi) According to book...
by appletree
Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

We are now going to have a walk on memory lane. Former Mclaren doctor Aki Hintsa has made a book with Oskari Saari about his approach to training and life and about times in Macca. There a few stories about Kimi and Mika. I will translate them little by little. Here is the first one. MTV3 4.3.2015 N...
by appletree
Wed Mar 04, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso crash/missing Melbourne [MERGED]
Replies: 837
Views: 183243

Re: Alonso will not race in Australlia

Well..there is a bit of information on MTV 3 , saying Aki Hintsa was one member of the medical team which examined Alonso.
by appletree
Tue Mar 03, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Alonso crash/missing Melbourne [MERGED]
Replies: 837
Views: 183243

Re: Alonso will not race in Australlia

Happened to read finnish chief neurologists comments about concussion. He pointed out immediately the team is using old fashioned terms. Medically there is not the term " concussion" anymore. Its minor brain injury or very minor brain injury. Secondly he said in order to define the degree of injury,...
by appletree
Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread
Replies: 17474
Views: 3786292

Re: The Official Kimi Räikkonen thread

Translated by me RÄIKKÖNEN AND VETTEL WILL HAVE BETTER PACK IN EVERY FRONTIERS AT FERRARI TS HEIKKI KULTA 24.2.2015 BARCELONA The new Ferrari F15 T is fascinating people with its competitivity on the top of F1 world.Based on winter testing the bar has raised remarkably compared to depressing last ye...
by appletree
Thu Feb 19, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Barcelona Testing
Replies: 762
Views: 136024

Re: Barcelona Testing

TS wrote Ferrari had a few electronic experiments in the morning and in the afternoon they would concentrate on car performance .