Kimi Raikkonen is a veteran of Formula 1 and will start his 20th season in 2021. However, the fans are skeptical whether they will see “The Iceman” in 2022. Fortunately, the Finnish driver said that the new regulations will not decide his future.
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The Finn will continue to drive for Alfa Romeo alongside Antonio Giovinazzi. Räikkönen only scored 4 points last season, which put him in 16th place in the drivers’ championship. However, he remains motivated and hopes for a successful season in 2021. He knows that changing F1 rules in 2022 won’t be the deciding factor if he throws in the towel.
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – Kimi Raikkonen speaks on stage at Richard Mille – RM 50-04 Kimi Raikkonen in Singapore. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim / Getty Images for Richard Mille)
Kimi Raikkonen will not be affected by the rules of 2022
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The new rules will make the grid more competitive, but “The Iceman” stated it won’t affect his choice. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said, “I think everyone is excited to see what happens, but honestly, it doesn’t really determine whether I race or not.”
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Alfa Romeo Racing watch the launch of the Alfa Romeo Racing C39 Ferrari on day one of Formula 1 winter testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Charles Coates / Getty Images) Raikkonen added, “But for the sport I hope everyone helps the sport. It does what it intends to do. “
The Iceman gives its first impression of the new unit
During pre-season testing in Bahrain, Raikkonen found it difficult to tell the difference between last year’s engine and this year’s one.
He said, “It’s impossible to compare it to something we rode in different conditions last year.” If it’s hundreds of horsepower you can say for sure, but I’m sure it’s better, but I am I’m also sure that the others didn’t just stay the same and where they were last year. “
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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – Kimi Raikkonen from Finland drives the (7) Alfa Romeo Racing C39 Ferrari during the final practice session before the F1 Grand Prix of Sakhir at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Mason – Formula 1 / Formula 1 via Getty Images)
“So we’ll have to wait until the race to see where we are, but I’m sure it’s a step forward,” he concluded.
The Finnish driver may be older than most of the drivers on the grid but still has a lot of talent behind the wheel. Fans are excited to see how the veteran carries on his craft for another year in F1, proving that age is just a number.
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