Tom Coronel has announced his verdict for the first half of the season. He listed the performances that did not impress him, and the list includes former world champion Kimi Raikkonen. The Dutchman had harsh words against the world champion, describing his performance as shameful and saying it was time for Kimi to leave.
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Coronel said: “What a shame! I think he’s bleeding to death. Kimi of course delivers a top story and top radios, but he can no longer attract attention. “
“And when that is no longer possible, you have to give way to the new heroes.”
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Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen in action during practice REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini
Tom Coronel was merciless in his criticism. He stated that Raikkonen’s departure from the sport was overdue.
“He sounded tired of it ten years ago, but the funny thing is that he has a seriously fat racing heart and he really realizes that he’s a happy motherfucker, that he still drives Formula One.
“Because afterwards they all fall into such a big hole, because after Formula 1 there really is nothing,” he said. (Translated with Google translator)
The dispute over Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen’s performance this season has been an ongoing debate. While some share Coronel’s views, others argue that Raikkonen’s age has nothing to do with his performance. The Iceman falls behind in qualifying, but his performance on Sunday is nothing short of commendable.
Compared to his 27-year-old team-mate, the Finn does equally well, if not better. If you look at the basic stats, it’s a close battle between the two. Kimi is battling the faster cars at the front and trying to score points for Alfa Romeo.
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There is no doubt that Kimi’s performance is nowhere near what it used to be. Raikkonen has contested many decent races, including the recent Hungarian GP. His timely overtaking of Daniel Ricciardo finally earned him the points he had been fighting for. He would have finished better if he had avoided the 10-second penalty.
Raikkonen is a driver who makes all the speeches on the track. He still has a lot to say. While drivers like Alonso prove that age is only a number, Kimi has done an impressive job as the most experienced driver.
His seat ultimately depends on him and Frederic Vasseur. Nobody can say whether we will see ice-cold Finn next season, but the 2021 season has 12 more races for Raikkonen to prove the opposite to his naysayers.
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