Kimi keeping his options open

Kimi Raikkonen finds himself in the unusual position of being without a contract going into the 2010 season, and while paddock insiders place him firmly at McLaren alongside Lewis Hamilton next season, the Finn says he is keeping his options open.

“It’s hard to believe that I have been in Formula One for nine years already,” the 30 year-old said on his official website. “I am very motivated to win races and a championship again and will only remain in Formula One if I can race for a team that can give me a car to fight at the front. Let’s wait and see what happens.”

“I can do whatever I want,” he said, “but like I said before, I haven’t made my decision about what I want to do yet. Basically I have a few different options and we will see what is the best one overall and then I’ll make my decision.”

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