Kimi Raikkonen is the most experienced driver in F1 history. The Finn has made over 340 starts in Formula 1 and is still strong at 40. Alfa Romeo team boss Fredric Vasseur mentioned that Kimi is very motivated to compete in Formula 1.
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Raikkonen hasn’t signed a new contract with the team, but Vasseur has stated that Kimi has been working very hard behind the scenes in the simulator this season.
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Kimi Räikkönen has become fundamental to our work on the simulator: Vasseur
As reported by Formula passion, the Alfa Romeo team boss mentioned that Kimi works hard with the Swiss team. He also mentioned that Kimi’s desire to race is no longer resting.
“Raikkonen has become fundamental to our work on the simulator.” Fred Vasseur.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 29, 2021, Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen during a press conference before the Hungarian Grand Prix about REUTERS / Florian Goga
“He works in the factory before and after the race and we’ve made great strides in the last few months. He is still highly motivated.
“If we give him an appointment at 8 a.m., he’ll show up on time and with a beautiful smile on his face.”
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Vasseur states that the driver line-up for 2022 has not yet been determined
Fred Vasseur mentioned that he has not yet finalized the driver line-up for the 2022 season. But Fred emphasized that it is important that the drivers focus on the current season.
“But that’s every season in Formula 1. For everyone,” said Vasseur about the importance of this season for the careers of both drivers.
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Formula 1 F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 7th 2021, Alfa Romeo Racing Team Principal Frederic Vasseur speaks in the press conference of the FIA / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS SUPPLIED FROM A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALE. NO ARCHIVES
“If you think a season isn’t crucial for you, you’re done. I also want the drivers to understand that it is crucial for them and the team to do their job well. This is a hyper-competitive environment and everyone has to participate, ”said Vasseur.
The two Alfa Romeo drivers Räikkönen and Giovinazzi left their contracts at the end of the season.
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