Salo: Crisis could move Raikkonen towards F1 exit
Jun.29 – The corona crisis could have inched Kimi Raikkonen closer to retirement, according to former F1 driver Mika Salo. As is..
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Salo: ‘Weird’ reverse grid idea ‘worth a try’
Mika Salo says reverse grid races are “worth a try” as Formula 1 looks to emerge from its coronavirus shutdown. The sport is..
Salo: McLaren switch ‘a risk’ for Ricciardo
Jumping ship to McLaren is “a risk” for Daniel Ricciardo. That is the view of former F1 driver Mika Salo, after Renault boss..
Ferrari tester says Sainz ‘not number 2 driver’
Opinions are split as to whether Carlos Sainz is an obvious ‘number 2’ driver for Charles Leclerc. Some believe the fact that..
Alonso looks set for F1 return with Renault
At the end of a sensational ‘silly season’ week for Formula 1, it now emerges that Fernando Alonso looks to be returning to the..
Insiders ponder retirement for departing Vettel
Speculation about Sebastian Vettel‘s next move is already in a high gear. On Tuesday, Ferrari announced that the German driver is not..
Salo: F1’s corona plan ‘pretty wild’
Mika Salo has described Liberty Media’s plans for 15-18 races amid the corona pandemic as “pretty wild”. The former..
Ricciardo: Virus won’t stop ‘silly season’
Daniel Ricciardo does not think the halted 2020 season will affect the ‘silly season’. Former F1 driver Mika Salo said recently..
Salo: ‘Silly season’ also facing 2020 delay
F1’s driver ‘silly season’ this year is likely to be delayed. That is the view of former F1 driver Mika Salo, who told..
Salo: Verstappen news doesn’t change driver market
Former F1 driver Mika Salo has backed Max Verstappen‘s decision to commit to Red Bull for the next four seasons. Some were surprised..
Salo: Raikkonen slump ‘a little weird’
Mika Salo says fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen‘s current performance slump is “a little weird”. Alfa Romeo and Raikkonen had a..
Salo defends Red Bull driver decisions
Former F1 driver Mika Salo has defended Red Bull’s notorious driver development programme. Many in the paddock have criticised Dr..
Raikkonen involved in altercation at Spa
Kimi Raikkonen has been involved in an altercation with a fan in the Spa paddock. “I don’t know,” the Alfa Romeo said..
Salo: ‘Bad races’ endanger Bottas’ 2020 seat
Valtteri Bottas is in real danger of losing his Mercedes seat for 2020, according to a former F1 driver. Team boss Toto Wolff has said he..
Raikkonen-Ferrari return rumours played down
Mika Salo has played down rumours that Kimi Raikkonen could return to Ferrari. Some are saying that if Sebastian Vettel quits Ferrari at..
Salo: Red Bull understands Gasly struggle
Red Bull “knows something we don’t” about Pierre Gasly‘s struggle to get up to speed in 2019. Publicly, Dr Helmut..
Salo: Bottas’ performance slump ‘strange’
Former F1 driver Mika Salo has admitted he is worried about the flagging form of his fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas. With his new beard on..
Sirotkin sponsor wanted discount for 2019
Sergey Sirotkin should not be too disappointed that his F1 career is over. That is the view of Mika Salo, a former F1 driver who has worked..
Salo: Bad season not all Bottas’ fault
Former F1 driver Mika Salo has defended Valtteri Bottas at the end of a bad season for his fellow Finn. Many are questioning Bottas’..
Salo: Doubts Sauber’s Giovinazzi choice
Mika Salo is not sure Sauber has made the right choice for 2019. The former F1 driver was commenting on the news that the Swiss team has..
