Red Bull Racing has played down suggestions Kimi Raikkonen was a serious contender for a seat in 2011.<\/p>\n
As the team edges closer to re-signing Mark Webber for next year, boss Christian Horner was asked if there was any truth to recent reports linking Raikkonen with the Australian’s seat.<\/p>\n
“No.\u00a0 Kimi has committed himself to rallying and he seems to be enjoying that environment,” he is quoted by The Guardian.<\/p>\n
Finn Raikkonen, 30, left Ferrari and formula one at the end of last year to drive a Red Bull-sponsored Citroen in the world rally championship.<\/p>\n
The 2007 world champion took in the recent Monaco grand prix from his yacht ‘Iceman’ and attended several parties, but never once stepped into the F1 paddock.<\/p>\n
The Telegraph quoted Horner as saying Webber, 33, is close to signing a new deal for 2011.<\/p>\n
“We’re just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s now,” he said.\u00a0 “I would expect something will be announced within the next couple of weeks.”<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Felipe Massa sounded happy with the news that Ferrari is likely to retain him for next year.<\/p>\n
“Let’s wait a bit to see what happens, but definitely I would like to stay here,” said the Brazilian.<\/p>\n
Renault’s Robert Kubica admitted it is possible he will leave the Enstone team after just one year.<\/p>\n
“There will be a time to think about whether I should stay or leave Renault,” said the Pole.<\/p>\n
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