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The resignation of Raikkonen to sign for Renault opens the options of continuing Russian Vitaly Petrov in the team but the rookie should prove that fits into the proposed future

Kimi Raikkonen, world champion of Formula 1 in 2007 and is currently participating in the WRC, dismissed his possible return to the ‘big tent’ and criticized Renault for having made public the negotiations between both parties.

“I never considered seriously the possibility of driving for Renault

“I am very sorry for the way they have used my name for their marketing. I never considered seriously the possibility of driving for Renault and I can say I’m one hundred percent sure that there pilotaré to Renault next season, said in an interview with the Finnish newspaper ‘Turun Sanomat. ”

However, the Finn did acknowledge having had contacts with the team gala. “My managers had a meeting several weeks ago with the sporting director of Renault (Eric Boullier). That’s all,” he said.

Also, this week acknowledged Boullier negotiations with Raikkonen as they sought “a competitive driver with a chance of fighting for the championship in the future.”