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- Kimi Raikkonen's performance clause with Lotus almost bankrupted the team due to bonuses for each point he scored, as he gathered 390 points in two years, resulting in approximately €19.5 million owed to him.
- Raikkonen joined Lotus-Renault in 2012 after a break from Formula 1, during which he competed in rallying and NASCAR, showing a quick adaptation back to F1 with remarkable results.
- His notable victories with Lotus included the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the 2013 Australian Grand Prix alongside 13 podium finishes, highlighting his exceptional performance during this period.
- Kimi's straightforward and honest nature made him a beloved figure in F1, often responding bluntly to questions he deemed trivial or unworthy of discussion.
- In an interview recounting, Raikkonen bluntly criticized the new McLaren car in 2004, describing it as inadequate, which mirrored its poor performance early in the season.
- Raikkonen maintained a successful F1 career until his retirement in 2021, closing his career with Alfa Romeo, but his stint at Lotus was particularly memorable due to the unexpected financial strain it placed on the team.
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