Kimi Raikkonen made his long-awaited return to F1 this week with a two-day test for Lotus in Valencia.
But as much as he might relish being back in F1 machinery, Raikkonen has never had much time for the media demands that go hand-in-hand with being a professional racing driver.
What might he have had to say to the press on his return to F1 this year? It’s over to you to supply the caption.
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KNF (@knf)
28th January 2012, 12:11
Interviewer: “So, Kimi, what are your expectations for 2012?”
Kimi: “…”
Interviewer: “The 2012 F1 season, I mean…”
Prisoner Monkeys (@prisoner-monkeys)
28th January 2012, 12:13
After Vitaly Petrov’s meltdown in Abu Dhabi, Eric Boullier requested that all Lotus team members undertake
shock therapya polygraph test during interviews.bananarama (@bananarama)
28th January 2012, 14:07
Or for that matter:
Lotus solves motivation problem, diverts part of KERS to power Kimi .. just the wiring still needs work until first race.
Rehan
28th January 2012, 17:42
Good one. Spot on!
Mike (@mike)
29th January 2012, 1:10
Lawl, I like this one.
matthewf1 (@)
28th January 2012, 12:14
‘i don’t care what anybody says’
F1George (@f1george)
28th January 2012, 12:15
‘So Kimi what are you most looking forward to in the 2012 season?’
‘Ice cream’
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
28th January 2012, 20:11
a Black and Gold one of course (at least that’s what the team would want him to eat).
windtravels
28th January 2012, 12:16
“Kimi, will you marry me?”
trebor27 (@trebor27)
28th January 2012, 12:24
“Kimi, what was your initial view of the CT-01”.
ronald plain
11th March 2012, 6:14
From the cockpit.
Nick.UK (@)
28th January 2012, 12:24
Interviewer: “Kimi, you’re back! We are all very excited! Are you?”
Kimi: “I need a ****!”
Eddie (@wackyracer)
28th January 2012, 12:25
Kimi: -_-
gingelo
28th January 2012, 12:26
“Wow, Lewis has really aged, how long have I been gone?”
Alfie Widger
28th January 2012, 15:06
This :D
Saiesh
28th January 2012, 12:27
Interviewer: So Kimi. Why the beanie and not the famous baseball cap.
Kimi: I gets cold when you are “The Ice Man”
OmarR-Pepper (@)
28th January 2012, 16:22
@saiesh the best for me.. I still don’t create one yet
electrolite (@electrolite)
28th January 2012, 12:27
“Wait a second – this is a FORMULA ONE Team?”
Stephen Jones (@aus_steve)
28th January 2012, 12:28
“so then i said to the horse, why the long face?”
Anthony Naulls
2nd February 2012, 1:51
Quality
matthewf1 (@)
28th January 2012, 12:29
‘I hope we have a good car that can compete with Brawn this season’
JPQuesado (@joao-pedro-cq)
28th January 2012, 12:30
Interviewer: “Can’t hear you Kimi.”
Brakius (@brakius)
28th January 2012, 12:32
How does it feel to be back in a Formula One car?
“I feel like I’m having a ****”
Yddo
28th January 2012, 12:33
*hands clasped* I gotta go…..
JPQuesado (@joao-pedro-cq)
28th January 2012, 12:34
Kimi says that the Enstone outfit can only win again with Briatore on the command. Wise words, Mr. Ice Cream.
Saiesh
28th January 2012, 12:35
Interviewer : Who do u see as the 2012 Champion.
Kimi : Sebatien Loeb again !!!! Damn Sebatians
Prisoner Monkeys (@prisoner-monkeys)
28th January 2012, 12:37
This summer …
Steven Spielberger presents a film that the critics called ‘unwatchable, and not in that Oscar-friendly stops-me-from-taking-things-for-granted way’ (Roger Ebert), ‘a one-hour story drawn out for three hours of utter agony’ (Stephanie Zacharek) and ‘a masterpiece of modern cinema that makes Citizen Kane look like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen‘ (Armond White).
In a world where energy drink companies can steal the glory from Ferrari. Where Venezuelan oil dollars can take a man further than anything resembling talent. Where the legends of tomorrow are wrapped around the little fingers of Pussycat Dolls. Where a former World Champion can suffer the inglory of being forced to race in NASCAR … who will you turn to – to clean up the pit lane?
When everybody else saw Hell, he only saw the podium – and now it’s time to take it all back!
Kimi Raikkonen is BACK IN DA HOOD.
Starring Ellen DeGeneres, Bradley Cooper, Ice-T, a chiuaua, Bruce Campbell, Judi Dench, that guy who was in that film one time … you know the one I mean, Shia La Beouf, Shia La Beouf’s cousin Phil, Justin Bieber and Lindsey Lohan with Mickey Rouke and Marlon Brando. Written by Adam Sandler and Michael Bay. Directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Only in cinemas.
Bendanarama (@bendana)
28th January 2012, 12:46
…Is it bad that I’d pay to watch that film?
F1fanNL (@)
29th January 2012, 19:22
You do know Marlon Brando is dead right?
Younger Hamii (@younger-hamii)
28th January 2012, 12:38
Kimi : Don’t talk to me while im thinking
HUHHII (@huhhii)
28th January 2012, 12:47
Haha, that was brilliant :D
Steph (@)
28th January 2012, 12:59
Lol!
Martyn
28th January 2012, 12:41
Witness the new remote-controlled Kimi. Please note that the power cable is a temporary measure – we will be testing the new KERS-powered version in Jerez.
Saiesh
28th January 2012, 12:45
So Kimi what are your comments about the 2 day test?
Kimi: I was quickest.
Bendanarama (@bendana)
28th January 2012, 12:45
“Yes.”
goondu86 (@goondu86)
28th January 2012, 12:47
Nod if you like Magnum, Kimi.
Steve Baker
28th January 2012, 12:53
Kimi “I’m having trouble concealing my excitement”
Journalist “But you look calm, as usual?”
Kimi “It’s not my face that’s excited”
DeuceCoop
28th January 2012, 16:45
This is unfathomably funny. Definite winner for me.
Jack Howells
28th January 2012, 12:53
Interviewer: So, Kimi, how big is your penis.
Kimi: Well…
verstappen (@verstappen)
28th January 2012, 12:55
This time I hope to be there for Michaels goodbye picture.
Mustalainen (@mustalainen)
28th January 2012, 14:54
I like this one :D @verstappen
wasiF1 (@wasif1)
29th January 2012, 4:38
@verstappen epic
James Brickles (@brickles)
28th January 2012, 12:58
Interviewer: “So Kimi, did you watch F1 last season?”
Kimi: “No”
Interviewer: “How come?”
Kimi: “I was having a ****”
Steph (@)
28th January 2012, 12:58
Kimi: an interview? Oh God. I quit! Again!
JC
29th January 2012, 9:59
LOL
tescoru (@tescoru)
28th January 2012, 13:01
Will your driving be as defensive as your body language this season Kimi?
Tom L. (@tom-l)
28th January 2012, 13:01
Kimi’s latest plan of avoiding the media through camouflage is thwarted by the team providing him with a white chair.
Harry (@harryam)
28th January 2012, 13:02
Interviewer: Today, we meet kimi on track to discuss his hopes for 2012
Kimi: Guys, there’s a car coming
electrolite (@electrolite)
28th January 2012, 13:04
‘So Kimi, where were you at the time of the CT01 launch?”
“…I was having a ****.”
George (@george)
28th January 2012, 13:06
Kimi: I’m looking forward to having a fellow Finn as teammate this year.
Interviewer: Er Kimi, your teammate is French.
Kimi: What? I want to speak to Tony!
wasiF1 (@wasif1)
29th January 2012, 5:21
@George LOL
Rocky (@rocky)
28th January 2012, 13:07
I will be good I will I will.
MahavirShah (@mahavirshah)
28th January 2012, 13:09
Kimi decides that crossing his hands and feet are the only way to win a podium this year!
George (@george)
28th January 2012, 13:10
very good!
hey (@hey)
28th January 2012, 13:11
Erm.. I thought someone was going to fit my chair… Well I brought the chair…
boundary layer (@boundary-layer)
28th January 2012, 13:13
‘So there’s no ice cream after this?’
Master firelee (@master-firelee)
28th January 2012, 13:19
“How longs this interview going to take my ice cream is melting”
FlyingLobster27
28th January 2012, 13:20
Kimi: “I’m happy that the confusion over the name ‘Lotus’ is finished, and I’m looking forward to using the petrol-ethanol mix this year.”
Interviewer: “Er, we’ll be using normal fuel, Kimi, ‘E20’ is just the name of the car.”
Kimi: “Oh. Now I’m confused again.”
SennaNmbr1 (@)
28th January 2012, 13:23
“Mine’s a pint.”
Christopher
28th January 2012, 13:29
♫ Just one Cornettoooo… ♫
peru
28th January 2012, 13:42
…kimi would you get over it? Marting the old me would say a was having a …, but i am a changed man now, and all i can say is i was taking a leak.
kimi i hope you never change, that’s why you have such a large fan base. Kimi is different.
robk23 (@robk23)
28th January 2012, 13:43
“Hey Kimi, would you like a John Player Special…oh ****!”
TheWittyWeasel (@thewittyweasel)
28th January 2012, 13:44
Kimi: “oooowwwwww brain freeze!”
Dane DI Pierro
28th January 2012, 13:49
Kimi: Yes, I will be wearing a gorilla costume driving the lotus this year.
James Brickles (@brickles)
28th January 2012, 13:50
Cost-cutting taken to a new level at Lotus with Raikkonen’s latest seat fitting.
Damoor Valentino
28th January 2012, 13:52
“Why are you wearing a cap? – You know that they call me the Iceman, right?”
Chris
28th January 2012, 13:56
Kimi had been out of F1 for a while, but no-one had the heart to remind him that this wasn’t his seat-fitting
John H (@john-h)
28th January 2012, 14:00
*slience*
I Love The Pope
28th January 2012, 14:03
“I’m not sure what happened in qualifying. I was asleep.”
F1andy83
28th January 2012, 14:09
You really have nothing better to do, do you?
sam3110 (@sam3110)
28th January 2012, 14:11
Interviewer:
‘So Kimi, after two years away from Formula 1, you are back in Formula 1! I mean you were a wonderful driver for McLaren and Ferrari in your first stint and became World Champion, but you didn’t seem to be in love with the sport anymore, and ultimately that seemed the case when you left for pastures new and tried you’re hand at rallying, not to mention the foray into Nascar! What I want to know is, why after these two years have you decided to come back to what many say a sport you should never have left in the first place? Why have you left Rally behind as quickly as you joined it? Why have you joined Lotus?’
Kimi: ‘Why not?’
sozavele (@formula-1)
28th January 2012, 14:17
Kimi will you be the Flying Finn this year.
No I will be the Trying Finn.
Mike the bike Schumacher (@mike-the-bike-schumacher)
28th January 2012, 14:45
Lotus change their press conference format as part of Kimi deal!
HK (@me4me)
28th January 2012, 14:48
Interviewer: “So Kimi, how many airmiles have you gathered so far being back in Formula 1?”
Kimi: “…that’s not funny!”
mole (@mole)
28th January 2012, 15:10
Kimi:”What do you mean they’ve run out of ice creams?!”
ranilom
28th January 2012, 15:31
Kimi..tell us about your first test
…..mytestwasquitegoodIhadnotroubleadaptingtothenewcar…
James Brickles (@brickles)
28th January 2012, 15:41
The Lotus PR man is down on one knee and looks as if he’s asking Kimi to marry him. Not sure if Raikkonen is that committed to Lotus ;)
samhuds (@samhuds)
28th January 2012, 15:48
A member of the Lotus team demonstrates their new “Stealth Shave” technique.
Hare (@hare)
28th January 2012, 17:54
Haha
THOMF1S
28th January 2012, 16:01
“…and when they said they’d provide a fully stocked ice-cream van to every race, I signed there and then!…
Andy
28th January 2012, 16:02
“So Kimi, you’ve certainly seen the new car already; Do you have any comments on iit?”
“Yeah, they forgot an ice-cream holder”
dam00r (@dam00r)
28th January 2012, 21:35
hahaha.
matt90 (@matt90)
28th January 2012, 16:17
Lotus man desperately presses the remote control, as Kimi appears to have frozen.
samhuds (@samhuds)
28th January 2012, 22:41
Very good
joolsy (@joolsy)
29th January 2012, 13:55
Haha
Joey-Poey (@joey-poey)
28th January 2012, 16:21
Interviewer: “Hey Kimi, how are you doing? Ready for this year?
Inside Kimi’s head: I’m doing well, it’s been a pleasure getting back into an F1 car. It will obviously be a challenge acclimating, but I feel up to it and look forward to competing once again. Naturally, I’d like to be driving this or last years car instead. The rules are rules, though, and we at Lotus believe in fair play. But if Schumacher can do it after being gone for so many years, I’m sure I can adapt to a couple missed seasons. If anything, I think the hunger in me is stronger than ever and I won’t disappoint my fans and my team with everything I’ll be putting into my drives this year.
Kimi: Fine. Yes.
BrawnGP (@brawngp)
28th January 2012, 16:29
Bravo
q85
28th January 2012, 20:02
winner for me. very funny
Racehound
28th January 2012, 16:23
Mike Gascoyne says…”Kimi, can we improve your finish?” Kimi says…”No, I am from Finland, my Finnish is fine”!! (and yes I know he already said that years ago!) #:)
Hare (@hare)
28th January 2012, 17:51
Mike works for Caterham :) different Lotus
BrawnGP (@brawngp)
28th January 2012, 16:28
interviewer: Well Kimi, it must be great to be back… I think this is the most exited I’ve ever seen you
BrawnGP (@brawngp)
28th January 2012, 16:33
‘well i was never happy with the colour of the Ferrari… so I was pleased to see that the Lotus colour scheme matched my personality.’
Chris (@eddie4102000)
28th January 2012, 16:51
Once again, Kimi told interviewers he was taking a ****…
matt90 (@matt90)
28th January 2012, 16:53
Back in Black
Chalky (@chalky)
28th January 2012, 16:56
In an attempt to improve Kimi’s media image for 2012, Renault have carefully assembled a lifelike “robotic” Kimi just for FIA press interviews. Here we have a unique ‘behind the scenes’ shot of “robotic” Kimi & operator in a test run.
trebor27 (@trebor27)
28th January 2012, 17:04
Interviewer – “Kimi, who do you see yourself beating this year. Obviously you will be fighting with Di Resta and Hulkenberg for points but do you see yourself troubling the Merc’s and possibly even Massa?”
Kimi – “Massa is on the grid?”
D_Dannyboy (@d_dannyboy)
28th January 2012, 17:06
“ok so i talk to you for 5 minutes then you hand over the £100,000 and 2 cases of smirnoff”
John
28th January 2012, 17:17
“So Kimi, tell me why you decided to return to Formula 1”
“Mumble, mumble, mumble, undecipherable string of words, mumble, money, blah, blah, money, mumble, mumble, blah, blah, blah”
KiwiUK (@kiwiuk)
28th January 2012, 17:18
The wire coming from Kimi’s leg wasn’t the only sign that Kimi was a robot…
Stuart (@)
28th January 2012, 17:21
“… and so I just went back to the motorhome for a choc ice”
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
28th January 2012, 17:25
Interviewer: “Kimi, what are your expectations this season?”
Kimi: “At least 19 parties!”
Hare (@hare)
28th January 2012, 17:49
Lotus Position
Michael
28th January 2012, 17:52
Kimi caption: Kimi ‘A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. Go now young grasshopper.’
JC
29th January 2012, 6:34
haha good stuff
Rob Wilson (@rob-wilson)
28th January 2012, 17:52
“Kimi can’t contain his excitement upon his return to F1 this year”
A
28th January 2012, 17:54
Raikkonen mumbles “I want an ice cream or i’m not saying anything”
michaeldobson13 (@michaeldobson13)
28th January 2012, 18:02
Kimi has encountered a problem and needs to close.
Do you wish to send an error report?
joolsy (@joolsy)
29th January 2012, 13:57
very good
Scalextric
28th January 2012, 18:09
RRA affects Lotus E20 seat fitting.
Tiffoc (@tiffoc)
28th January 2012, 18:29
Please Kimi have a choc ice. No thanks I only like Ferrari’s…
Quin10-10
28th January 2012, 18:37
Before I answer any questions, I said ALL must genuflect before me!
Fred Schechter
28th January 2012, 18:46
Yes, I always have the engineers kneel before me. Why?
west (@west)
28th January 2012, 18:48
Kimi= i need a wining car ppppppppppppppp or i will
Venkman
28th January 2012, 18:53
Interviewer: “Kimi, we saw a picture of you looking closely at the setup of the car and its features with a team engineer, what did you learn?”
Kimi: “Not much really, of course there is the extra button for DRS in the steering wheel which I haven’t used yet. But they were nice to also put a AUTOPILOT, so I can press it when I’m hungover from Saturday night”
Bradwick
28th January 2012, 18:59
Kimi “white plastic patio chairs, I heard rumours of budget cuts but this is crazy”
charliewatts55 (@charliewatts55)
28th January 2012, 19:14
Mini milk!? I specifically asked for a choc ice!
David BR (@david-br)
28th January 2012, 19:20
Kimi: I know they said the Lotus motorhome is airy, but I didn’t realize they meant it’s the car park.
sw6569 (@sw6569)
28th January 2012, 19:26
Sofarthecarisverygoodandiamenjoyingmyreturntoformula1andlookgorwardtoyhefirstracewhereihopetoscoresomepoijtsandmaybegetonthepodiumbutwhoknowsijustwanttodowellforthelotusteam
Klaas (@klaas)
28th January 2012, 19:30
Interviewer: The most exciting moment in F1?
Kimi: I think it’s the race start.
Interviewer: The most boring?
Kimi: Now.
DMC (@dmc)
28th January 2012, 19:32
Interviewer “Kimi arent you supposed to be doing sponsorship work right now.”
trebor27 (@trebor27)
28th January 2012, 19:37
Kimi was easily confused with the fact that the R30 wasn’t in its usual colours.
Fixy (@)
28th January 2012, 19:42
“Kimi, that’s it! Have you enjoyed this interview?”
“…Yes”
“Great, because we’ll have one each week”
PT (@pt)
28th January 2012, 19:48
Finally we’ve got him to sit. Now if we can only get him to speak…
rdpunk (@)
28th January 2012, 19:49
“After citing the media as one reason for leaving F1 last time, Kimi settles into the seat of his new car.”
“The reactive suspension had so much of a strong effect on the body work of the E20.”
q85
28th January 2012, 20:07
So did you watch much of the 2011 season to prepare yourself for this season?
yes, the last 30mins of brazil….. Webber had a cracking season didnt he?
Matt Birkett (@matty1)
28th January 2012, 20:22
Interviewer: So, Kimi, you obviously couldn’t keep away from F1 after 2 years away, are you pleased to be back?
Kimi: Errr, not really, errr, but, errr, think that, errr, I need an ice bath, errr, that’s why, errr, they call me the Iceman, errr
Lotus49 (@lotus49)
28th January 2012, 20:28
“I must say I expected Lotus to have a better rest area than this, even in the old day we at least had a caravan to sit in”.
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
28th January 2012, 20:30
Who are all these pay drivers? I only know about 10 people. And this time don’t talk to me in the middle of a corner, otherwise I’ll need a #### (as I did in Brazil 2006) … and LOTS of vodka.
TommyB (@tommyb89)
28th January 2012, 21:15
To see if Kimi was truly motivated about his F1 return, Lotus hooked him up to Jeremy Kyle’s lie dector.
TommyB (@tommyb89)
28th January 2012, 21:16
*detector FAIL
mike-e (@mike-e)
28th January 2012, 21:37
“….. well its been life changing experience, something i feel needed to do. Its been nice to have a break away from everyday life, but things i guess are going to be a little different now. Yes i am dissapointed being evicted from big brother house the week before the final, but at least now i can take a **** in private.”
mike-e (@mike-e)
28th January 2012, 21:41
Kimi was rigged up to a heart monitor just to check he was still alive during the interview due to his complete lack of facial expressions and his stern silence.
Turns out he just doesn’t like being interviewed…
asif
28th January 2012, 21:42
interviewer kimi whats ur favorite ice cream
kimi erm all of them
mike-e (@mike-e)
28th January 2012, 21:43
Lotus mechanic offers Kimi novelty sized piece of gum, Kimi looks unimpressed.
asif
28th January 2012, 21:43
interviewer kimi we have seen you smiling in some pics
kimi yeah lotus brainwashed me into returning into f1
mike-e (@mike-e)
28th January 2012, 21:46
One of Raikkonen’s marionette strings snaps rendering his face motionless……
No one notices.
Madman (@madman)
28th January 2012, 21:47
Kimi to interviewer: “Did he just shake his tictacs at me?”
mike-e (@mike-e)
28th January 2012, 21:50
Paul Mckenna Hypnotizes Raikkonen telling him “from the moment you open your eyes you’ll have a new found love for media duties and commercial responsibilities. O.K…. eyes open wide awake”
mike-e (@mike-e)
28th January 2012, 21:52
Kimi forgets how to sit in a chair
mike-e (@mike-e)
28th January 2012, 21:55
Lotus is doing its best to stay within the RRA by not buying a chair for Kimi’s P.A.
Fer no.65 (@fer-no65)
28th January 2012, 22:17
“… and then one day, I went past a granny, who was sitting like this while eating an ice-cream, and I remembered F1, and decided to come back.”
electrolite (@electrolite)
28th January 2012, 22:38
“So this one time, at high school…”
Felipe Bomeny (@portugoose)
28th January 2012, 23:12
Kim Raikkonen responds to questions about his motivation:
“Yes.”
cjpdk (@cjpdk)
28th January 2012, 23:19
“The season starts in Australia? Hmmm, there may be some problems with that”
d3v0 (@d3v0)
28th January 2012, 23:32
“Kimi, why the long face?”
“Because….Racecar”
Toby Bushby (@toby-bushby)
28th January 2012, 23:45
“….so John, I’m very glad to begin my second generation career with Lotus in it’s iconic colour scheme – and to be a team Player with the guys, for me, will be really Special. Ah, thankyou no, I only smoke at night….”
plutoniumhunter (@plutoniumhunter)
29th January 2012, 0:11
Hang on… This isn’t the dentist?
BS (@bs)
29th January 2012, 0:12
“Lotus book progress with press friendly Raikonnen animatronic, still relies on external power source.”
kpollard54 (@kpollard54)
29th January 2012, 0:46
Kimi: You told me silly hats were compulsory for this interview – where’s yours?
Interviewer: we had to tell you something to get you here.
Mustalainen (@mustalainen)
29th January 2012, 1:05
There are too many “having a ****” and “eating ice cream” captions in this thread!
(This comment is not for the caption competition :D)
Bruno
29th January 2012, 1:25
Interviewer: Why did you pick Lotus for you come back?
Kimi: I was drunk and signed whatever they told me to.
Susurrate
29th January 2012, 1:30
Sobriety clause?
mike-e (@mike-e)
29th January 2012, 1:31
“hang on, what day is this?”
socksolid (@socksolid)
29th January 2012, 2:07
I: What are your expectations for 2012?
KR: It’s nice. It is the same for everybody.
The Press
29th January 2012, 2:36
Kimi: the car felt good, e interview chair is a whole different story!
thatnoone
29th January 2012, 4:46
whats is your favorite flavor on ice cream?
rUN_FOR_IT_SCOOBY
29th January 2012, 8:26
Interviewer:” Why the face?”
Kimi: “Sorry just got some reverse exhaust”
georges10099
29th January 2012, 9:50
Kimi enters serious negotiations over what ice cream the team will provide
nackavich (@nackavich)
29th January 2012, 9:59
Kimi: “So I hope you got all of that because that was my last interview of the year.”
AndrewTanner (@andrewtanner)
29th January 2012, 10:30
“URRRRRR”
James (@jamesf1)
29th January 2012, 10:43
Interviewer: So how are Lotus paying you? Euros? Dollars? Sterling?
Kimi: Magnums
SirThiago
29th January 2012, 12:59
“-…yes, we are working on a new seat with arm support, since i’m getting old and i need more rest at my age.”
joolsy (@joolsy)
29th January 2012, 14:05
Interviewer”So kimi hows the new car?”
Kimi”Its all back to front they had to glue me together a different way”
Daniel
29th January 2012, 14:09
KR: “I realized then and there, I had been running .. running from my demons, running from people who love me .. running from the creepy ice cream man. It was time to go back.”
rpiian (@rpiian)
29th January 2012, 16:02
Interviewer: So how did your first test feel after two years out of F1?
Kimi: The race was boring.
John
29th January 2012, 16:15
“What do you mean no more vodka?”
Andy P
29th January 2012, 19:17
Kimi eyes up the competition for the final round of musical chairs before the start of the 2012 season
F1 Observer (@f1-observer)
29th January 2012, 22:25
Interviewer: “Realistically, what are your chances for 2012?”
Kimi: “I think we, Scuderia Ferrari, have a good chance of some podiums this year…”
JP
30th January 2012, 1:23
“Eh, car is good.”
ob1kenobi.23 (@ob1kenobi23)
30th January 2012, 4:03
Kimi, “Seb did what at the awards ceremoney”.
Bhudi (@bhudi)
30th January 2012, 6:15
“For sure, the car is nice colours”
Roy Minter
30th January 2012, 10:55
Who are you? And where’s my pizza?
chris
30th January 2012, 11:55
Kimi is uncharacteristically animated at a preseason interview in Valencia.
TribalTalker (@tribaltalker)
30th January 2012, 17:39
Best! The only caption to make me laugh out loud.
scribbler (@scribbler)
30th January 2012, 14:25
” I said i want black chairs with lumbar support and cupholders, For sure you must do this before i answer anymore questions. But yes i am thrilled to be back in F1 “
scribbler (@scribbler)
30th January 2012, 14:27
Answer to first question: “Yes”
Answer to next three questions “No”
Answer to last Question “For sure, i think so”
Wonderful Kimi riviting as usual.
Jason W.
30th January 2012, 18:34
Interviewer: “How many Mimosas did you have this morning, Mr. Raikkonen?”
Kimi: “I went with Bloody Marys this morning.”
tasimana
30th January 2012, 20:07
kimi – can I adjust the height of this chair?
Interviewer- no the IKEA banned the use of allen keys.
Kimi – just like my car then!
tasimana
30th January 2012, 20:21
Interviewer- Kimi if your hot you can take your beenie off
Kimi- I can’t. Its surgically stapled and can’t be removed. My ode to the choc top. Anyone for icecream?
Steven
30th January 2012, 20:37
Kimi has his first seat fitting for the new Lotus and is concerned to hear about the new ride height rules for 2012.
ob1kenobi.23 (@ob1kenobi23)
31st January 2012, 1:20
Kimi, “are you absolutely certain this is a commode that I”m sitting on”.
Matthew Furneaux
31st January 2012, 13:16
the lotus guy is saying “answer the nice interviewer Kimi and you can have this ice cream.”
Roger Camp (@rogercamp)
4th February 2012, 18:23
Interviewer: So Kimi, are you ready for the interview?
Kimi: Another one already?! I had one just 5 days ago. Oh man, I’m getting tired of interviews, it’s always the same f… questions… I came here to drive and I believe the fans are expecting it, not those silly interviews. Come on!
Pankit
6th February 2012, 4:55
Kimi – ” Croak Croak Croak Croak”
Interviewer – ” I cant really understand you.”
Kimi – ” Croak Croak Croak Croak”
Philip Pegler
11th February 2012, 10:53
KR: “So let me get this absolutely clear, you’re telling me that qualifying at Monza will be in reverse gear only?”
Int: “Yes, that’s right.”
KR: “…. reverse gear, not reverse track configuration?”
Int: “Yes, that’s right.”
KR: “…. , well that’s not too bad.”
MEmo
12th February 2012, 18:23
“I told you I don´t want chewing gum, servant! Now leave.”
TheJudge (@thejudge)
25th February 2012, 11:24
INT- “So,Kimi,what are your feelings about your return to the sport?”
RAI- “Emmm,well,emmm,I want an Icecream.”
ericyct (@ericyct)
1st April 2012, 8:05
Media: Kimi, what is the thing you missed most in F1?
Kimi: Ice cream & coke.
jacob.stanton
28th April 2012, 19:09
If vettel was 2 nd and I won I might go to a millionair??????? I would have 567597659657659765653793569786597650876534085643056478366942759594673748548658965986709536098658460503£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rudi (@rudi)
4th August 2012, 16:38
INT: “Kimi, why do you always answer a question with a counterquestion?”
Kimi: “Why not?”