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Kimi Raikkonen has said it is “much easier” for drivers coming into F1 now than in years gone due to the increase in available tools.
Former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen believes it is “much easier” to prepare for life in the so-called pinnacle of motorsport than it was in the past, citing the tools available to young racers now. Raikkonen, the 2007 drivers’ champion who won 21 grand prix in a 20-season career, feels that moving up to F1 and settling in is a more straightforward process today. He highlighted the benefits of simulators and increased testing opportunities for young drivers. The confirmation of Andrea Kimi Antonelli as George Russell’s teammate at Mercedes for the next season marks the first Italian on the F1 grid since Raikkonen’s former teammate lost his seat in 2021. Raikkonen sees the influx of rookies into F1 next year, including Antonelli, as “good for the sport” and praises the addition of the next Italian driver. He looks forward to the fresh faces joining F1 in the upcoming season and the positive impact it will have on the championship.
