In his nine seasons in Formula One, he won 18 races but finished only sixth overall this year with one victory in Belgium.
Hugely popular with the sport’s hardcore fans as an uncompromising and party-loving driver with little interest in media or sponsorship activities, Raikkonen may not be frozen out for long.
Red Bull, runners-up this season, look his best bet for 2011 with Australian Mark Webber out of contract at the end of next season.
Champions Brawn were never likely to meet the Finn’s salary demands while Toyota, who had made Raikkonen an offer, have since quit Formula One.
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