(host=undefined)--> (host=cosmos-mode-14-3-3)--> © Getty Images F1 Robin Räikkönen joins Red Bull Junior Team Robin Räikkönen, one of the most promising young talents of his generation, joins the Red Bull Junior Team. Written by Oracle Red Bull Racing 2 min read Published on 09.09.2026 · 10:00 UTC (host=undefined)--> (host=cosmos-mode-14-3-3)--> The young Finn will become part of the Red Bull driver development programme from 2027, which has helped guide numerous drivers on their path to Formula One. Robin Räikkönen has been active in karting since early childhood and has already achieved success in national and international Rotax and WSK championships. Robin is the son of Kimi Räikkönen, the 2007 Formula 1 World Champion, who recorded 21 Grand Prix victories and 103 podium finishes across 19 Formula 1 seasons between 2001 and 2021. Laurent Mekies said: "Robin has already demonstrated exceptional ability in karting. His speed, racecraft and natural talent have established him as one of the most promising young drivers in his age group. At the same time, he impresses with his maturity, his calm approach and his clear focus on driving. 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. We strongly believe that talent can thrive when supported by the right people, the right culture and the right environment. That is what we are committed to providing Robin as he continues his development. We are very much looking forward to taking the next steps in his journey together with Robin and his family." Kimi Räikkönen said: "We are all thrilled and excited that Robin has been chosen to further his racing path as a member of the Red Bull Junior Team. Laurent and everyone else at Red Bull have been incredibly supportive throughout all our discussions. They offer a compelling and comprehensive programme to develop and nurture Robin’s progress over the coming years and provide him with all the experience required to develop his natural talent, which has amply been displayed in all his karting endeavours to date. 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.” Share (host=cosmos-mode-14-3-3)--> (host=undefined)--> (host=cosmos-mode-14-3-3)--> Skip More like this More like this Hear from the Team after Qualifying in Madrid F1 1 min Spanish Grand Prix 2026 11 – 13 September 2026 Circuito de Madring, Spain F1 Past event 1639 reasons to enter From the podium to your shelf, win the ultimate build. Fuel your passion for Formula 1® and enter for your chance to build a 1:8 LEGO® Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 Technic. F1 Hear from the Team after the Spanish Grand Prix 2026 F1 1 min Red Bull on Rails All aboard as former F1 driver Patrick Friesacher takes a specially adapted, double-title-winning Red Bull Racing RB8 on a history-making ride through the Madrid Metro F1 2 min read Italian Grand Prix 2026 4 – 6 September 2026 Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy F1 Past event Oracle Strategy Series: Spanish Grand Prix 2026 F1 1 min Hear from the Team after Friday in Madrid F1 1 min Red Bull on Rails F1 1 min Oracle Virtual Laps: Spanish Grand Prix 2026 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 25 – 27 September 2026 Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan F1 Upcoming event Palmowski bounces back to take Zandvoort win and extend title lead Alisha Palmowski came back from Saturday setbacks to take her fourth victory of the season in Zandvoort and extend her lead at the top of the F1 Academy standings to 48 points, with two rounds left. F1 3 min read Load more
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