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Raikkonen turned down Williams to comeback with Lotus
15 January, 2013 Photoshop impression of Kimi Raikkonen as Williams driver (Note: this is a manipulated image)
Kimi Raikkonen didn't make his Formula 1 comeback with Williams because Lotus were offering him a more competitive car, claims Adam Parr, the former Williams chairman who has admitted trying to secure the services of the 2007 world champion at the end of 2011.
Ultimately, the Williams talks collapsed and former McLaren and Ferrari driver Raikkonen, now 33, return to F1 after a two-year rallying hiatus last year with Lotus.
Famous for his laconic and truly unique personality, he surprised many in 2012 by winning in Abu Dhabi and finishing his return season with third place in the...
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