Kimi Räikkönen back in F1 with Lotus Renault GP in 2012 HQ

[Largallama]

Never lost the passion...........just lost the talent,prefered vodka and ice cream.

[MrNinjanaz]

@back2frinky yea lol awesome would be a better word!, what team do you support geez..

[rumsky1987]

comin back to defend his title he never lost ... fact !!!!!

[SpaceManDawn]

!5,000 views and zero dislikes. I think it's clear what kind of car Kimi belongs in : )

[abdushoshana]

Long wait for this moment of return is ended atlast. I am waiting for the season to begin. God Luck Kimi. I am gonna watch in HD.

[hereisthankappan]

why did you choose renault Lotus ? Because they are paying me a few millions extra. Simple Answer.

[chanyiwei]

@hereisthankappan because they developed a ride height braking system.....kimi isn't stupid LOL

[MsVroom69]

Welcome back iceman, hope the car ain't a dog like last yr x if so I've got some icepops ordered.

[k3eno]

lol!

[spiritbuu]

Can people get off Kubica's back, please. He is not the answer to any teams problems. He's not going to return and blow the whole field away. Everywhere I see, 'ohh Kubica will return and all be sweet', not so. His injury is pretty bad and by the time he's fully recovered and up to speed, it will be a long time.

[smosherx]

Lotus is going to have a strong team this year!

[MovieMad007]

my god the Raik actually smiles!!!!!

[eduds6]

Kimi & Romain FTW!!!

[legendarystar11]

If raikkonen could beat alonso in 2005, win the champion in 2007 why wont he win 2012? His a legend!

[RIEKSONE]

i think i will have to root for lotus renault next season

[joaquinR1stargate]

ICEMAN is back !!

[katlvsf1]

Tervetuloa Takaisin Kimi. :)

[jerryjoe88]

Who will Kimi pick for a teammate?(since he is team co-owner)

[coolL9457]

@jerryjoe88

Lotus driver lineup:

1)Kimi Raikonnen

2)Romain Grojsean <---(however you spell it)

[tifoziPT]

Kimi is such a lovable person, and so down to earth it's unbelievable.

I do like other drivers in Formula-1, but it has been a while since we last saw someone with such charisma and personality.

There is a big difference from other drivers when he says "I don't care what people say". Other drivers say it because they believe they are above everyone else.

Kimi says it because he knows he needs to drive with his heart, like he always did.

Welcome back.

[BroUghtBySea]

When I see kimi I see Mclaren Mercedes. I like him, he doesn't talk to much. If hamilton screws up 2years in a row or button and raikkonen is doing pretty well in the renault, he might get back with mclaren -3

[aprevolution]

The ICEMAN is back !

[kalimero228]

schumi and kimi !!! gooo !! :))

[F1kimifanatic]

Two of my favourite drivers were Ayrton and Kimi.

One is in my Heart & the other one is on the track

See U Kimi in 2012

Drive Safe

Bets of luck for 2012

[F1kimifanatic]

The suspence is killing me

I want to jump on to march 2012

Where is th fast forwarrd button

[supercooled]

Raikkonen + Kubica = dominance!

[TheLloydA1]

@supercooled Kubica is going to miss the start of 2012 season, i hope they give Bruno Senna another chance.

[NottinghamForest22]

@supercooled lol did you forget about Red Bull?

[Mikeado66]

2:25 & 4:02 - Did he just...... express emotion? He's changed, man...

[8091yc]

such a cool personal kimi...

he still the ice man

[kabukigang777]

the lotus renault needs personel and sponsor that can provide them a great car like electronic company not beer sponsor

[vanapann]

That UFO in the corner really creeped me out. STOP STARINGAT ME!

We WB u Kimi!!!1!

[kswchan95]

Does this mean that there are going to be Renault- I mean Lotus- beanies? lol

[dj00lazz]

NO ONE GOT THE SECON SEAT IN THE TEAM YET! this is how it look! I got this from the official site for Formula 1. ;D

Lotus Renault

9 Kimi Raikkonen (FIN)

10 TBA

[rosemarysbaby1000]

Can't wait, Been a Kimi fan from the day he first came into F1!

[TurtleOnFire]

his interviews haven't changed a bit. can't wait to see him in a car again - please Lotus, build a fast one.

[wandererslegion]

hope it's Senna and Kimi :)

[NeroTrinityX]

@wandererslegion I do also, Kimi would make a good mentor for Bruno. :)

[wandererslegion]

@NeroTrinityX So i heard :) i stopped watching Formula 1 (was a big fan of Piquet and admired Senna and Mansell aswell)in the nineties and just tunned in again in the start of this 2011 season. I'm glad i did, it seems although the times are different, the sport has still some great fights and glamour to offer ;)

[rosemarysbaby1000]

@wandererslegion nope petrov got the other car



[wandererslegion]

@rosemarysbaby1000 Is that confirmed?there were some signs of disappointment from Petrov regarding his car performance so...dunno if he might shift for Williams instead

[NottinghamForest22]

@wandererslegion bruno senna sucks

[wandererslegion]

@NottinghamForest22 Bruno Senna jumped on the car at half the season and beaten Petrov in qualifying half the races (having almost no f1 experience) and you say he sucks?Get proper arguments when lashing on people

[NottinghamForest22]

@wandererslegion Heidfeld > Bruno Senna

[TheLloydA1]

@NottinghamForest22 Bruno Senna showed more promise,then Petrov and Heidfeld did.

[dogboyzz]

What a coincidence...Alonso and Raikonen were in Ferrari,Mclaren and now Renault...

[Balnazzardi]

@dogboyzz Except that Renault wont have anything else to do in F1 next year anymore, except delivering the engines, the team's name will be just Lotus, not Lotus-Renault...but still Lotus was built around former Renault, and nothing would bring me more joy than to see Kimi and Lotus ahead of Falonso and his Ferrari xD

[pufflescpbw]

@dogboyzz

Weird that from 2012 Renault will be called Lotus

[theurbanlegend666]

Did he already test the car ? Or he was just arrived ? gosh can't wait for the 2012 championship :))

[IamTheWillrus]

Iceman 3

[bondny]

kimi is cool in dark color than bright color...

[YouthEnergy]

He seems to have changed so much. He seemed eager and happy during this interview, gladly answering questions, something we didn't really see from him before. I know that he won't be in a winning position next year, but I'm sure he'll be eyeing some of the top teams for 2013, even if he does have a two-year deal with Lotus. Hopefully he'll be in either Mercedes or Red Bull in 2013. Welcome back Kimi!

[MrNinjanaz]

One of the fastest drivers is back, 2012 season is gonna be siikk! Can't wait :-)

[IC3DIC3]

@MrNinjanaz Yep, Vettel vs Räikkönen.

[back2frinky]

@MrNinjanaz Eh? The 2012 season is going to be affected by physical or mental illness? That doesn't make sense. I think "awesome" would be a better word to use.

[billyboy8888]

lol, probably miss the pay cheque too

[Raikkonen1337]

YES!!!! welcome back kimi!!!

[juanjo5482]

someone knows who is going to be the teammate of kimi?

[balitaSR]

"there's a tree or... or big tits" wtf? ;)

[LiamStroudy09]

So happy that he's coming back ;DD I think Lotus'll be fighting for the podiums if they nail the car and they get Sutil as well.. They're going to be unreal! Problem is supporting both Kimi and Ferrari. >_<

[fahadinfy]

This is awesome!!! Kimi is back....

[kabukigang777]

i hope renault will be tottaly lotus im exitement to see kimi driving an elise

[kabukigang777]

mercedes benz will gonna lost because kimi is more fit that shumacher thin nascar and rally as his warm up

[littlecuty150]

watch out vettel, alonso, hamilton , the cool iceman is back yepiiiii i was waiting for this day 2 years, there was nothing left in formula 1 now the fun will be back!!!

[angel16818]

WELCOME BACK KIMIIII.. the ice man

[wyskun]

kimi is smilling:) thats new thing:)

[steven288]

@wyskun - maybe he just had an ice-cream

[al7capone]

now i only hope for every team they have a competitive season next year, fuckr ed bull racing, wtf is red bull racing, its just a energy drink factory,

and i think red bull racing wont be dominant like ferrari was from 2001 to 2004

[fulcoboy]

0:15 NASCAR is not racing :p

[MrNapis7]

KIMI IS BACK YEAHHHHHHH!!!

[sethsomething]

Kimi is back, now i'm paying for Sky

[rozowefuterkozaglady]

"I was having a shit." !!!! <3

[james0908]

Immagine when Kubicas back....

Raikkonen and Kubica = MEGA TEAM

[philateliceun]

@james0908 I heard Kubica will get the 2013 seat for Ferrari.

[Kuba022]

@james0908 Mega team? With their dog of a car? Not a chance. Also I don't think that Robert will ever be able to race in F1 at a competitive level, sad as it is.

[Filip241]

YEEEESSSSSS

[ZA25RA315]

Yeah! Kimi is back!!

i'm looking forward six world champions on the grid next year:D

awww can't wait!!!!

[sam171034]

The King Of SPA is Back!!!!!!! :)

[TomSmith3579]

Yeaaaahhhhh! :D

[FilipinoRacer]

Kimi is back! wow! can't wait to see him driving in F1 again. Good luck champ:-)

[Shockwavers360]

Haha only Kimi:

"No I've not really been following F1 at all..."

[Wellington1320]

I really don't care about what people say.

He is Back!!

[mohseen7]

@TheHollaman84

Are u sure about the line up,..

of course, Kimi their 1st Choice

as u said R.Grosjean (as a back up untill R.Kubica gets back)

Then wat bout B.Senna and V.Petrov.??? Sacked.!!or wat.??

[cheatandalie]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD! ITS GONNA BE LEGEN... can`t wait for it... DARY

[mike97525]

glad to see kimi back in f1

[gmdimaano]

All Lotus Renault needs now is a beer sponsor. :) Welcome back Kimi.

[pixelsblack]

@gmdimaano Or A Vodka Sponsor!

[mohseen7]

@gmdimaano

How bout Holsten.??? or probably Budweiser...

[blainyrules]

@gmdimaano More like a Vodka sponsor :P

[Rosvolainen]

@gmdimaano Doesn't Petrov have a vodka deal or something?

[MotorSportChannel865]

@gmdimaano you mean vodka, right?

[533oi]

Raikkonen is the best driver ever

[mentallyhandicapped]

What's with the sandwich grill in the background?

[Bratori88]

Go Kimi Go,Serbia is with you!

[Maniaxx99]

Oh Kimi, Lithuanian fans cant wait for comeback!

[NeroTrinityX]

KIMI!!!!!!!!

[goerekt]

whats that ufo in the left corner?

[nowthatscrazy]

@goerekt the whateveritis clearly isn't flying... you silly person.

[JohnKulo]

@goerekt Air humidifier?

[jockejocke1]

@goerekt It's the head of Paulies robot from Rocky III.

[jronson22]

@goerekt It's a legend detector and it's just about to go nuts

[Kalach007]

Cant wait!!!! :D:D:D :)

[sarbaz78]

welcom back Kimi Serbia is whit you !!

[TheBazooka120]

i am from finland AWESOME RÄIKKÖNEN BACK F1 2012 RENAULT!

[abhiiceman52]

6 WC competing against each other awesme....



[emojs]

cant fucking wait hope he still says some of the strange stuff he used to come out with

[555yogeshkumar]

the ice man back on heat kimi lewis vettel waiting to see the battle

[DaveyKrechtner]

Very fast driver but dear God let's hope he doesn't get on the podium otherwise we'll have to listen to him at the press conferences again...mumble...mumble.....

[SonyByPirModerator]

YES!!!!! RAIKONNEN AND KUBICA AND SENNA! = UNSTOPPABLE TEAM.

[maurizio864]

@SonyByPirModerator who is Kubica ?

[JHAYTOT1]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

ICEMAN FOR LIFE!

[Dean7764]

Welcome Back Kimi!!!

Bring on 2012!!! Cant Wait!!

[katlvsf1]

Kittos Kimi, you made many fans very happy. Will be great to see you again. :)

[2505994]

LOL he saw last 20 min of brazilian grand prix just because he knew that he is returning, he didn't care about F1 for two years haha - ICEMAN IS A LEGEND

[NWRahbek]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kallynike]

i'm so happy he's back :D i really don't have words for it

[mrchumpster]

have you already started training for F1? "well im having the occasional shandy...working up to shots and slammers but there is plenty of time"

[Fire9547]

What about Kubica now?

[kb96kb]

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes and finally FUCK YES

[mrchumpster]

@kb96kb i second that! with an extra few yes' !