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Lotus admit Kimi Raikkonen's decision to leave for Ferrari 'hurts a little bit'

Enstone team failed to convince Finn to renew contract

Kimi Raikkonen: His two-season Lotus spell will end after Brazil
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Lotus have given a caustic immediate response to the confirmation that lead driver Kimi Raikkonen will leave to return to Ferrari at the end of the season - admitting "it hurts a little bit".

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