News Details
Age counted against Raikkonen at Red Bull
Kimi Raikkonen's age played against him as Red Bull made its decision about who should replace Mark Webber in 2014.
That is the claim of Dr Helmut Marko, who as team owner Dietrich Mateschitz's right-hand man had arguably the most powerful voice before the reigning world champions ultimately signed the in-house talent Daniel Ricciardo.
"We decided what was best for us in the long term, not just what was best immediately," Austrian Marko told Brazil's O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper.
"How old is Kimi, 34? Daniel is 24. And the contract is for three years.
"So Daniel was the one who offered the best prospects for our team," he added.
But Marko also acknowledged that...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Red Bull: How old is Kimi, 34? Daniel is 24 and the...
Red Bull: How old is Kimi, 34? Daniel is 24 and the best prospect for our...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Age counted against Raikkonen at Red Bull says Marko
Kimi Raikkonen's age played against him as Red Bull made its decision...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
Red Bull pick Ricciardo for 2014
Red Bull Racing announced today that they have signed Toro Rosso driver...
11y ago from Formula1Blog.com
Tost: Ricciardo's promotion vindicates Red Bull system
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says that Daniel Ricciardo's...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead return...
Aprilia is prepared to organise a special test for MotoGP World Champion...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Assen Moto2 winner Diego Moreira is in pole...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin continues dispute with Aprilia over 2026...
Reigning MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin has continued his 2026...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...
Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
RLL having to ‘unwind’ and ‘backtrack’...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is making a concerted effort to move...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg to make WRC Rally1 outing with Toyota...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier to make WRC return at Rally Finland
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC 2027 regulations draw interest from tuners and...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chloe day, Martin day + more striker stuff which makes...
Well, turns out yesterday was not Martin Zubimendi day. It was Chloe Kelly...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Barcelona refuse to rule out transfer after...
Barcelona have reportedly failed to rule out an exit for their young...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal have completed deal for...
After completing the signing of Kepa earlier this week, Arsenal have now...
13h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsenal will look to improve squad if they can offload...
Arsenal will only dip into the transfer market for a left-sided attacker...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen 'says YES' to Mercedes F1 deal as Red Bull...
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has allegedly... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen's father slams intensifying rumours
Jul.3 A highly respected Formula 1 broadcaster... Read More »
1h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
New Max Verstappen EXIT clause 'one hundred thousand per...
Former Dutch F1 driver Robert Doornbos has opened... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
