Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen to leave Ferrari at end of season


Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will leave Ferrari at the end of the season.

The Formula 1 team announced the departure of the 2007 champion in a statement on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old Finn has driven for Ferrari in two spells, from 2007 to 2009 and from 2014 to the current season.

"During these years, Kimi's contribution to the team, both as a driver and on account of his human qualities, has been fundamental. He played a decisive role in the team's growth and was, at the same time, always a great team player," Ferrari said.

"As a world champion for Scuderia Ferrari, he will always be part of the team's history and family. We thank Kimi for all of this and wish him and his family a prosperous future."

There will be no speculation about Raikkonen's future, though, as he has already revealed a return to Sauber on a two-year deal.

He started his career with the team in 2001 and wrote on his Instagram account: "Guess who's back?! Next two years with @sauberf1team ahead! Feels extremely good to go back where it all began!"


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