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Kimi
Raikkonen will leave the team at the end of this current season,
after what has been a rewarding and fruitful partnership, which
saw him win the Drivers’ title in 2007. He also played a key
role in Ferrari’s taking of the Constructor’s title that same
year and in 2008.
“With
common consent, we have agreed to terminate the contract binding
me to Ferrari to the end of 2010, one year ahead of schedule,”
said Kimi Raikkonen. “I am very sad to be leaving a team with
which I have spent three fantastic years, during which time I won
plenty of races. Together, we have won 50% of the world titles in
that period and I managed to take the Drivers’ title in 2007,
thus achieving the target I had set myself at the start of my
career. I have always felt at home with everyone here and I will
have many happy memories of my time with the team.”
“Of
course, we wish to thank Kimi for everything he has done during
his time with Ferrari," said Stefano Domenicali. In his first
year with us, he managed to win the Drivers’ title, thus making
his contribution to Ferrari’s history and he played a vital role
in our taking of the Constructors’ title in 2007 and 2008. Even
during a difficult season like this one, he has demonstrated his
great talent, with several good results, including a great win in
Spa and we are sure that we can share more good times together in
the final three races of this season.”
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