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Bottas backs Raikkonen Jr.'s Red Bull junior team move
20 Sep
Summary
- Valtteri Bottas expressed excitement over Robin Raikkonen joining Red Bull.
- Bottas is interested in developing future Finnish motorsport talent.
- Robin Raikkonen's career path is being compared to Max Verstappen's.
Valtteri Bottas has voiced his strong approval regarding Robin Raikkonen, the 11-year-old son of Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen, signing with the Red Bull junior team. Bottas described the development as 'great news' and 'pretty cool' for the Raikkonen family.
Looking ahead, Bottas also conveyed his desire to support and develop young Finnish motorsport talents. He acknowledged a recent lull in drivers emerging from Finland but expressed his willingness to assist future prospects.
Comparisons are being drawn between Robin Raikkonen's burgeoning career and that of Max Verstappen. This includes the significant family commitment and intensive karting preparation involved, with Raikkonen's family reportedly relocating to be near a kart track for daily practice.
However, former driver David Coulthard cautioned that success in karting does not always translate to car racing, citing differences in vehicle dynamics and the importance of adaptation to suspension and drivetrain systems found in cars.
