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Kimi Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson has said that the 2007 world champion could continue with Ferrari after his current contract expires at the end of next season.
The Finn recently penned a one year extension to his contract with the Italian team, but has often been the subject of speculation regarding his future since he returned to the team at the beginning of 2014.
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"Would he want to go on another year? My honest opinion is that at this moment in time, as motivated as he is right now, I would say yes. Then it comes down to what the team decides," Robertson said "Someone like Kimi is in it for one reason: he loves motor racing, he loves F1. He doesn't need to do it for any reason other than he loves it."
"He's fully motivated. He's made that very clear to the public, and for me, you can see it," he continued. "I've known the guy for so many years, and for me he seems as motivated as when he was a young kid coming along.
"I'm pleased for Kimi that it's a done deal now, he knows where he's going to be next year. It's pressure off for him, and he can have a much nicer summer break now, knowing that he's got what he wanted."
Raikkonen has struggled to perform since his return to Ferrari but looks to have improved this season. He is currently beating team mate Sebastian Vettel 106 points to 98, and has more podiums this season than his last two combined.
"He's happier with the car," said Robertson. "Kimi is very particular with the front end, and this car is more to his liking than the previous cars."
"If you look at where he is this year compared to last year, points-wise, it's very clear," he added. "At the end of the day the team have all the information at hand, more than anybody else. What does he bring to the team? Is there anybody better out there that's available?"
"Obviously they felt that wasn't the case. Only they know what he brings to the team, and at the end of the day, they made the choice," he concluded.
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