Robin Raikkonen, the son of 2007 Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, will join the Red Bull Junior Programme in 2027.
The baby Räikkönen has been in karting since early childhood and has already achieved success in national and international Rotax and WSK championships.
The 11-year-old, who is also known by the nickname ‘Ace’, was deemed as “one of the most promising young talents of his generation”.
Speaking on Raikkonen joining the Junior programme, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, Laurent Mekies, said: “Our goal is to develop him step by step, without placing any unnecessary pressure on his shoulders. The path through motorsport is a long one, and we will give him the time, support and resources he needs to maximise his potential.”
The most recent World Drivers’ Champion for Ferrari, Kimi Räikkönen, also commented on his son joining the programme, saying: “Red Bull’s Junior Team has had years of incredible success. Its alumni include Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen amongst many others. It is thus with great humility that Robin joins this illustrious programme, and he will dedicate all his efforts to warrant the trust that Red Bull is placing in him.”
In 2010, the elder Räikkönen competed in the World Rally Championship for the Citroën Junior Team, which was heavily backed by Red Bull.
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