Caption competition 3: Kimi Raikkonen
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Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus, Valencia, 2012
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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Dane DI Pierro said on 28th January 2012, 13:49
Kimi: Yes, I will be wearing a gorilla costume driving the lotus this year.
James Brickles (@brickles) said on 28th January 2012, 13:50
Cost-cutting taken to a new level at Lotus with Raikkonen’s latest seat fitting.
Damoor Valentino said on 28th January 2012, 13:52
“Why are you wearing a cap? – You know that they call me the Iceman, right?”
Chris said on 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) said on 28th January 2012, 14:00
*slience*
I Love The Pope said on 28th January 2012, 14:03
“I’m not sure what happened in qualifying. I was asleep.”
F1andy83 said on 28th January 2012, 14:09
You really have nothing better to do, do you?
sam3110 (@sam3110) said on 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) said on 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) said on 28th January 2012, 14:45
Lotus change their press conference format as part of Kimi deal!
ME4ME (@me4me) said on 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) said on 28th January 2012, 15:10
Kimi:”What do you mean they’ve run out of ice creams?!”
ranilom said on 28th January 2012, 15:31
Kimi..tell us about your first test
…..mytestwasquitegoodIhadnotroubleadaptingtothenewcar…
James Brickles (@brickles) said on 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) said on 28th January 2012, 15:48
A member of the Lotus team demonstrates their new “Stealth Shave” technique.
Hare (@hare) said on 28th January 2012, 17:54
Haha