Out of the Limelight
Kimi Räikkönen made his official rally debut this weekend, taking part in the Arctic Rally in Lapland. Compared to the repetitive scenery of a Formula 1 circuit, rallying offers some stunning backdrops, coupled with fantastic lighting to produce some excellent photo opportunities and of course, some great action.
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As Cold As Ice
Kimi Räikkönen made his official rally debut this weekend, taking part in the Arctic Rally in Lapland. Initially, Räikkönen managed to avoid the surrounding nature, but on the first day of competition he ran off the road with the front of the car buried in a tree.
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Something in the Air
Kimi Räikkönen made his official rally debut this weekend, taking part in the Arctic Rally in Lapland. As much as racing amongst the ice and snow sounds appealing, it also sounds very cold. Kimi is probably in his element though, as he and fellow Finn Heikki Kovalainen are not averse to the odd bit of snowmobiling.
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Keeping a Roof Over His Head
Kimi Räikkönen made his official rally debut this weekend, taking part in the Arctic Rally in Lapland. Kimi gets comfortable in his new car, which is a complete departure from single seater racing. Not only does he have a roof over his head, but he has to get used to having a partner alongside him as well.
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Happy For a New Challenge
Kimi Räikkönen made his official rally debut this weekend, taking part in the Arctic Rally in Lapland. Ahead of the action, he posed for some team shots in front of the C4 Citroen he would be racing in, with co-driver Kaj Lindström, and was noticeably happier than he ever looked in the F1 paddock.
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Keeping Things Under Wraps
Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton pull back the covers on the brand new MP4-25, during a launch ceremony held at Vodafone Headquarters in Newbury, UK. The pair refused to be drawn on media questioning relating to any inter-team rivalry, and both appeared relaxed and comfortable in front of the assembled crowd.
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Black and White and Red All Over
The brand new Ferrari F10 was launched today in Maranello, with Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa on hand to help proceedings. The event was live streamed on the internet, and the following shakedown at Fiorano was due to be streamed as well, but was postponed due to ice on the track. They will reschedule it when the weather conditions are improved.
Arrested Development
Paul di Resta prepares for another outing in the VJM02 during the young driver test in December 2009 at Jerez. McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh confirmed that di Resta would be available for Force India on Fridays as test driver, to try and impress them for a future race seat.
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When I Was Younger, So Much Younger Than Today
Jose Maria Lopez chats with Heikki Kovalainen at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, during the 2005 GP2 series. Lopez has been the first driver confirmed for the 2010 season for US F1. Lopez was linked with the team several months ago, but has now secured the funding he required to get the drive.
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Silver Side Up
Mercedes GP unveiled their new livery in Stuttgart today, at a team launch. The 2010 car – the MGP W01 – will be revealed on the 1st February in Valencia. Mercedes drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg were both present for the launch, and McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh also showed his face.
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