Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Räikkönen, 40, is already preparing for the 18th F1 season of his career, during which he will become the most experienced driver in the history of Formula One.
The Finn has started a family during his long career. Son Robin recently turned five years old. Daughter Rianna turns three: “Honestly, it doesn’t change my job but it’s nice that at least Robin is definitely old enough to remember this time later. But that doesn’t change racing”.
Kimi Raikkonen about Robin karting: “We haven’t even driven yet fifteen times. That old Puffo car was so small that it didn’t go anywhere straight. It wasn’t that exciting to drive. Fortunately, there is a good sponsor in Italy.”
At the end of January, he caught the attention of somebody by posting congratulations to his five-year-old son Robin on Twitter. Kimi Räikkönen on Twitter?
“Of course … What did you think?” he laughs.
Kimi about winter break: “We’ve been mostly in Switzerland. In Finland we spent about a week and when the temperature was zero and there was no ice, you couldn’t use tires with spikes but also not normal tires. So you can say that choosing a tire was a problem.”
The finn will become the driver of the most Grand Prix races in F1 history in summer. And then, has he already considered a possible extension or retirement?
“It hasn’t changed in any direction. Same story as when you last asked. Now let’s look at some point. After all, I have no contract after this year. Then you see what’s going on.” – he added.
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