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Raikkonen's success almost bankrupted Lotus
Kimi Raikkonen's performances for Lotus were so good that he almost bankrupted them thanks to a performance clause. After leaving Ferrari at the end of 2009, Raikkonen took a break from Formula 1 and went to compete in rallying, as well as appearing in NASCAR. He would make his return to the sport though in 2012, signing a two-year contract with Lotus. His performances for the team were exceptional, scoring 390 points across the two years which included 13 podium finishes and two race wins at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the 2013 Australian Grand Prix. The results were so amazing in fact, that Raikkonen almost bankrupted the team due to a bonus he had for every World Championship...
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