Kimi Raikkonen Announces Return to Formula 1 with Renault

The Iceman is back in Formula 1.After a year of speculation that he would return to the series, Kimi Raikkonen has signed a two-year contract with the Renault team, who will race under the Lotus name next season.The move comes after intense speculation for some time that the former world champion would sign with the Williams team, but a deal could not be struck between the two parties.The move will be sure to put a smile on the face of Rubens Barrichello, whose seat at Williams was thought to be under threat from Raikkonen. The Brazilian has been desperate to stay in Formula 1 and, with Kimi out of the picture, now has a far greater chance of doing so.Raikkonen began his Formula 1 career with Sauber having only 23 race starts under his belt...

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