Kimi's Son Robin Raikkonen Signs with Red Bull Junior Team

Robin Raikkonen, the 11-year-old son of 2007 F1 world champion Kimi, has joined the Red Bull Junior Team. The young Finn, who has been racing karts since 2022, follows a development path that has previously launched the careers of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

Why it matters:

The Red Bull Junior Team is one of the most successful driver development programs in F1 history. For Robin, this is a significant step toward a potential future in Formula 1, while for Red Bull it secures another promising talent from a legendary racing family.

The details:

• Robin was born on 27 January 2015 and began karting in 2022, competing in the Rotax Max Challenge in Switzerland and across Europe, as well as the WSK Super Master Series last year.
• Kimi Raikkonen praised Red Bull's 'compelling and comprehensive programme' and the support of team principal Laurent Mekies.
• Mekies called Robin 'one of the most promising young drivers' of his generation, citing his speed, racecraft, and maturity.
• Robin joins nine other drivers in the program, spearheaded by F2 championship leader Nikola Tsolov, a favorite for a Racing Bulls seat in 2027.

What's next:

Red Bull says it will develop Robin step by step, without unnecessary pressure. The path to F1 is long, but with the right environment and his natural talent, the young Raikkonen is now on a trajectory that could one day see him follow in his father's footsteps.