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Raikkonen: New Alfa Romeo already quicker than last year’s car, despite rules changes
2021 F1 season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says Alfa Romeo’s Ferrari-powered C41 is already quicker than last year’s chassis, despite new regulations intended to slow the latest F1 cars.
New Ferrari power unit an improvement over 2020 – Raikkonen
2021 F1 Season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says Ferrari’s new power unit for 2021 already feels “better” than last year’s after the first two days of testing for Alfa Romeo.
“Nothing scary” about fire during practice – Raikkonen
2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen said he wasn’t concerned about the fire that gripped his Alfa Romero during the second practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Grosjean deserves more praise for his speed, less criticism for his mistakes – Magnussen
2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKevin Magnussen says Romain Grosjean is one of the fastest drivers he’s ever gone up against, but Kimi Raikkonen remembered him being “a bit all over the place” in races when they were team mates.
Raikkonen says Turkey Q2 crane incident was “far from ideal”
2020 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers want to make sure the decision to start Q2 while a crane was on the circuit is not repeated in future, and will raise the matter with race director Michael Masi this weekend.
An F1 marshal explains why Stroll’s Imola near-miss raises safety concerns
2020 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onAn F1 marshal explains why video from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix of Lance Stroll and other drivers passing close by marshals at speed raised safety questions.
“Very, very dangerous”: Vettel warned race control over near-miss with marshals
2020 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel warned race control to ‘get the marshals out of the track’ prior to a near-miss involving Lance Stroll.
Raikkonen: Decision to extend F1 career wasn’t difficult
2020 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says it wasn’t a difficult decision to extend his Formula 1 career, which is already the longest for any driver, by another year.
Official: Raikkonen and Giovinazzi confirmed for third year at Alfa Romeo
2021 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo has confirmed its current driver line-up of Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi will remain with the team for a third season.
Raikkonen and Giovinazzi expected to keep F1 seats as Alfa Romeo extends Sauber deal
2021 F1 season
Posted onSauber and Alfa Romeo’s partnership will continue, with both current drivers expected to remain at the team, indicating Mick Schumacher will head to Haas for 2021.
Russell: Raikkonen cost us chance to score points
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell believes he could have scored the first points of his career in the Eifel Grand Prix had he not been hit by Kimi Raikkonen
Raikkonen rejects claims he has agreed new deal for 2021
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has dismissed claims he has agreed a new deal to continue driving for Alfa Romeo in 2021.
Raikkonen thought he might get away with pit entry violation in Mugello
2020 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen thought he had a chance of avoiding a penalty for his pit lane entry error in the Tuscan Grand Prix.
Ocon cleared of impeding Raikkonen in qualifying
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe stewards have cleared Esteban Ocon over his incident with Kimi Raikkonen in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix.
‘He should have let me pass’: How Raikkonen saw Giovinazzi’s crash
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkenon was told to “put more pressure on Antonio” before his team mate crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen hasn’t decided if he wants to race in F1 next year
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen is yet to decide on whether he wants to continue racing in 2021 but says: “There’s going to be a point that I want to be home and to do other things.”
Ferrari drivers say ‘quali mode’ ban “can only be positive” for them
2020 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onThe Ferrari drivers say the FIA’s planned ban on high-performance qualifying engine modes won’t affect them but could present problems for their rivals.
Ocon did not impede Raikkonen in qualifying, stewards rule
2020 British Grand Prix
Posted onRenault driver Esteban Ocon has been cleared of impeding Kimi Raikkonen in today’s qualifying session.
Raikkonen given penalty point for failing to line up in last place correctly
2020 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has been given a penalty point on his licence for his error on the starting grid ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.