Just as the Formula 1 driver market’s silly season for 2019 appeared to be fizzling out, the Austrian Grand Prix weekend offered some twists that could be key to setting next year’s grid. Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas may all be nearing new deals with their existing teams for 2019, but there still could be a big mover at the front of the grid - arguably the man whose switch has been mooted for the longest amount of time. Kimi Raikkonen’s future is an annual topic in F1. It has been ever since he returned to the sport for his second stint in 2012, intensifying following his return to Ferrari. Each year the same: questions about Raikkonen’s motivation; defence...
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