Raikkonen Name Returns to F1 with Red Bull
Robin 'Ace' Raikkonen, son of F1 champion Kimi Raikkonen, has signed with the Red Bull Junior Programme. The 11-year-old karting talent is set to begin his formal development with the team starting in the 2027 season.
Why it matters
The signing marks the return of the famous Raikkonen name to the Formula 1 ecosystem, highlighting Red Bull's long-term investment in youth development.
Robin 'Ace' Raikkonen has joined the Red Bull Junior Programme as the 'Raikkonen' name returns to F1 from 2027 season onward.
Kimi Raikkonen was spotted at Red Bull Racing garage over the weekend in Italian GP at Monza. Little was clear at that moment that the Finn was there to sign his son Robin to a Red Bull Junior contract. The team announced his signing on Wednesday, with 'Ace' to join the programme from 2027 onward.
The F1 world champion documents his travels to races with his 11-year-old son, who is active in karting in Italy. In fact, he does a lot of mechanic work as well to prepare the kart for his son. The youngster currently competes in the Rotax Max Challenge Italia at Laghi, where he is fighting for the title.
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