Robin Raikkonen, the son of 2007 Method 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, will be a part of the Pink Bull Junior Programme in 2027.
The child Räikkönen has been in karting since early childhood and has already achieved success in nationwide and worldwide Rotax and WSK championships.
The 11-year-old, who can also be identified by the nickname ‘Ace’, was deemed as “one of the vital promising younger abilities of his era”.
Welcome to the Pink Bull household, Robin Räikkönen 🤝
One of the vital promising younger abilities of his era, the younger Finn will change into a part of our driver growth programme from 2027 🇫🇮#F1 || #RedBullRacing pic.twitter.com/HVauYrDskw
— Oracle Pink Bull Racing (@redbullracing) September 9, 2026
Talking on Raikkonen becoming a member of the Junior programme, Staff Principal of Pink Bull Racing, Laurent Mekies, stated: “Our aim is to develop him step-by-step, with out putting any pointless stress on his shoulders. The trail by motorsport is an extended one, and we are going to give him the time, assist and assets he must maximise his potential.”
The newest World Drivers’ Champion for Ferrari, Kimi Räikkönen, additionally commented on his son becoming a member of the programme, saying: “Pink Bull’s Junior Staff has had years of unbelievable success. Its alumni embody Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen amongst many others. It’s thus with nice humility that Robin joins this illustrious programme, and he’ll dedicate all his efforts to warrant the belief that Pink Bull is putting in him.”
In 2010, the elder Räikkönen competed within the World Rally Championship for the Citroën Junior Staff, which was closely backed by Pink Bull.
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