Alfa Romeo F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen announced that he would not rule out a job as a team leader for an F1 team in his future. The 2007 world champion is currently preparing for the first triple header of the season. Raikkonen was present at the car tests of Alfa Romeo Giulia in the GTA and GTAm versions.
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Kimi also spoke about his relationship with teammate Giovinazzi, his future and the current season. The Finnish world champion has shown some outstanding performances this season, but his Alfa Romeo only managed one point.
Raikkonen has realized that he has to work harder to leave his Italian teammate behind. Giovinazzi was consistently faster than Kimi in qualifying this season.
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I always try to do my best and life goes on: Raikkonen
In an interview with motorsport.com, Kimi spoke about his relationship with Antonio Giovinazzi and his development as a driver this year. He also talked about the changes in Formula 1 from his time until today.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 20, 2021, Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen in action during practice REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
“We have known Antonio for a few years. He was the third driver or test driver when I was with Ferrari, ”said the former Ferrari driver. “We have a good relationship, he’s very fast – especially in qualifying – so I have to work hard! There is a really good friendship, ”said Kimi Raikkonen.
Kimi also spoke about his start in Formula 1 and how things have changed. “Now everything is different than at the beginning: I had little experience with racing cars. Today, thanks to Formula 2 and Formula 3, the guys have more experience with the smaller formulas.
I’ve made a big step from Formula Renault to Formula 1: The sport has changed. I am still the same; I am just a little older. Life changes you in different ways and you experience. Sometimes they are positive, others less so. I always try to do my best and life goes on, ”said Raikkonen.
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Formula 1 F1 – Formula 1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 3, 2021, Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen before the REUTERS / Anton Vaganov Grand Prix
Will Kimi Raikkonen still be at the start in 2022?
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Kimi Räikkönen can look back on a career in Formula 1 spanning more than two decades. He has not yet signed a contract for the 2022 season.
Kimi also mentioned his plans for the future after finishing a day as an F1 driver; “Right now I want to do what I enjoy, keep fit and see what the future holds. I don’t know where I’ll be in five or ten years. Whether I will work as a team leader or as a consultant: At the moment I would say no, but you never know ”. (Quotes translated from Turkish with Google)
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