Most drivers have had a huge amount of media training, which leads to the same somewhat generic answers being given over and over again, but Kimi clearly could never be arsed to take such training which led to him either giving straight, blunt responses or none at all if he was not a fan of the question. Unfortunately for him, his job did always require more than just driving a car, and the reluctance and disdain that was on show every time he had to carry out media and PR duties was simply glorious. Kimi: "Why didn't you say it in the first place, I would have got it wrong straight away." ?? #Kimi7 #F1 /NgQcExwtYC After a string of dramatic one-liners from drivers and team bosses about the pressures and stakes of the sport, it cut to him and he bluntly stated: “It’s more like a hobby for me…” His sheer hatred of media and PR duties The Iceman’s attitude was perhaps summed up best in Netflix’s Drive to Survive.
There is no doubt he had just as big a desire to win as anyone else, but he wanted to do so purely by being the best driver on track and enjoying himself in the process. In an era when off-track squabbles in the paddock are starting to be discussed as much as what happens on the track, the Finn never had any desire whatsoever to get involved with anything outside of the car.ĭrivers and team principals alike often play mind games to try and gain an advantage over those they are battling against and while that can provide some good entertainment, there is something refreshing about a man who let his driving do the talking. Throughout his time as an F1 driver, Kimi was interested in one thing and one thing only – driving fast cars.
F1 Australian Grand Prix September 2, 2021 Truer words have never been spoken, Kimi ? #DriveToSurvive #F1 /TOvl1wpXVi Here’s exactly why the Iceman will be missed by us and the sport as a whole… His mindset towards Formula 1 For the first time in over a decade, the Formula 1 grid will not include Kimi Raikkonen next season – and it will be a lesser place without him.