Alfa Romeo – Sauber takes a look back to 15 drivers who, with their work, have contributed to making Sauber Motorsport what it is today. This selection is not about success, wins or podiums: it is meant to shine a light on drivers who, one way or another, came to represent an era for the team; drivers who set a marker in the history of this plucky team from Switzerland; or who went on to do great things later in their career, holding Sauber dear within their hearts for all the good times spent together. Among the drivers who wrote Sauber history, Kimi Raikkonen definitely has a special place:
“Few drivers have inspired and entertained Formula One fans as much as Kimi Räikkönen. His debut for Sauber in 2001 turned heads: here was a rookie, with less than 30 single-seater races under his belt, scoring points in his first race; being heralded as a world champion of the future; and, by the end of the season, securing a big move to front-runners McLaren. But what made Kimi special was not just his incredible skill behind the wheel: it was the unflappable, steely Nordic mentality, his determination and his unique attitude to motorsport. He was, and remains, a driver whose focus is on racing, his great passion. The anticipated world championship title duly arrived, in 2007, his first year with Ferrari, alongside 21 victories, the latest in 2018. In 2019, Räikkönen, now one of the most experienced drivers on the grid, returned to the team that gave him his debut: a team where he had left friends and colleagues who were as keen to see him back as were the million of fans the Iceman gathered around the world. That story continues…”- is Kimi’s extract from the articles posted on sauber-group.com earlier today.
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