Raikkonen said he has not held talks with Button's former Brawn team – now Mercedes GP – which is still looking for a replacement. "And to be honest, I will only return in 2011 if a competitive drive is available.'' "I could not agree to terms with McLaren so I have decided to take a one-year sabbatical," the 2007 world champion told F1's official Web page. McLaren opted to sign current champion Jenson Button to partner with Lewis Hamilton. The Finnish driver, who was replaced by Fernando Alonso at Ferrari, said he prefers to take a year off and wait for a spot with a competitive team after failing to reach a deal with McLaren. LONDON – Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen confirmed Thursday that he will take a one-year sabbatical from Formula One next season and said it's uncertain whether he will return in 2011.
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