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Ferrari release Raikkonen; Finn left with no contract for 2019

Ferrari have confirmed that they will not be retaining the services of Kimi Raikkonen for next season. Raikkonen is currently left without a drive for the 2019 season, and is expected to be replaced by Sauber's Charles Leclerc. Former Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne intended to put the young rising star in the Ferrari, but his death prior to the German Grand Prix cast doubts on the deal as his replacement Louis Camilleri wanted to keep Raikkonen. It emerged during the Italian Grand Prix weekend that Ferrari was expected to honour Marchionne's plan. 'During these years, Kimi's contribution to the team, both as a driver and on account of his human qualities, has been fundamental,' said Ferrari...
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