Kimi Raikkonen has had a long career in Formula 1. The Finn has had the opportunity to race for several teams on the grid including Sauber, McLaren, Lotus, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. However, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner announced that they want to bring Raikkonen in 2014.
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But instead of putting the pen on paper with the Milton-Keynes-based team, Raikkonen signed for Ferrari. Meanwhile, Red Bull brought Daniel Ricciardo on from her sister Toro Rosso.
Kimi Raikkonen could have been with Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull
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When Mark Webber left the team, the Raging Bulls wanted to get the Iceman. After numerous discussions, however, they did not come to a conclusion. Therefore, in 2014, the F1 community was not allowed to have Vettel and Räikkönen as teammates.
As quoted by Motorsport. total.com said Horner: “We had a few conversations with Kimi about who should replace Mark Webber.”
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 20, 2021 Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner at the FIA press conference FIA / Handout via
The iceman was involved in the world rally championship. Horner added: “Kimi had a relationship with Red Bull during his time as a rally driver.” (Translated from German via Google)
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Raikkonen’s last season in Formula 1
The 2021 F1 season would be Räikkönens on the grid last year. The 41-year-old is currently looking to end his season at Alfa Romeo with a highlight. So far, however, it hasn’t gone that way and hopes to find its form and help his Swiss team advance in the constructors’ championship.
Formula One F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, UK – July 15, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen during a promotional photo shoot for the unveiling of the new 2022 F1 car REUTERS / Andrew Couldridge
Raikkonen is currently only two points ahead of seventeenth place. With him, he missed the Dutch Grand Prix because he was infected with Covid-19 and possibly missed the Monza race. Raikkonen would hope to get behind the wheel and score some points for Alfa Romeo.
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What are your predictions for the Iceman in his final season in the field? Will he find the form? Or will it have a hard time when he finishes his time in F1? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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