The news is finally out! Kimi Raikkonen will leave the Scuderia Ferrari team at the end of the season. However, he will rejoin the Sauber team from 2019 and 2020, the team that he made his debut with in 2001.
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As a result of the move, Ferrari have called up Charles LeClerc in his place alongside Vettel. To be perfectly honest, this was not a really surprising move to get LeClerc onboard. But many were surprised that Raikkonen would accept a ‘downgrade’ rather than retirement.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the news.
Kimi to win Formula B title next year!! #WelcomeKimi to competitive midfield racing!!
I think you’ve just gained a load more supporters @SauberF1Team !! 😏🙌🙌❤️ #WelcomeKimi #F1 #Kimi7 #KR7
Gutted to see the Iceman leaving @ScuderiaFerrari at the end of the year but I’m so happy he has a drive for @SauberF1Team for next year AND THE YEAR AFTER in @F1 !! 🙌❤️🙌 Congrats Kimi and Sauber! #WelcomeKimi #KR7 #Kimi7 #TheIceman
https://twitter.com/JuanAP1995/status/1039442755511046144
Awesome news, can really take the fight next year now #Kimi7 #WelcomeKimi
Back to where it all began! #WelcomeKimi to Sauber! #Iceman
So no more podiums for Kimi in the next 2 years then..! Sad #WelcomeKimi #Kimi7