Ex-Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen says he was happy to put the sport’s ‘bullsh*t’ behind by retiring.
Raikkonen, who was famous in the paddock for his laid-back approach to the sport, won 21 grands prix and became the 2007 Formula One World Champion with Ferrari, having also raced for Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo over the course of his 20-year career .
The Finn spent his last three seasons in Formula 1 with Alfa Romeo alongside Antonio Giovinazzi.
Time to say goodbye 
#Thank youKimi #GrazieAntonio pic.twitter.com/B97FfIX4WW
— Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN (@alfaromeoorlen) December 12, 2021
Over time, Raikkonen began to think about what makes sense in sport, and in his opinion, it wasn’t very much.
“There are so many things that don’t make sense, at least in my head, what’s happening here,” Raikkonen said, as quoted by Motorsport.com.
“All kinds of bullsh*t going around. We know it, but nobody says it. Things I don’t think should be.
“A lot of things in here are such fake things. It’s good to be outside. Mentally it’s very good to be out of all the bullsh*t for a while.”
Raikkonen has made no secret of the fact that he enjoyed Formula 1 because of the racing, but feels that the sport has become consumed by money and politics and he has lost interest in participating.
“Money, sure, money has changed [things]As with any sport, the more money you invest, the more politics,” he explained.
“Generally every country has games that people never know about until you’re into the whole thing. You probably know that.
“Certainly money plays a big role and power. I guess people want power, this and that. I think there are a lot of good politicians who would do well in current politics!”
Raikkonen is unsure of what the future holds for him, but as far as Formula 1 goes, he feels he may never return to the paddock as that part of his life is over and there are more exciting things to do now .
