Raikkonen considers career after father's death

 Raikkonen considers career after fathers death
Kimi Raikkonen, Citroen C4 WRC, Citroen Junior Team / Copyright: Photo4 / xpb

Kimi Raikkonen has ceased talks about his plans for the 2011 season following the death of his father Matti.

The major Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reports that the grief-stricken 31-year-old, who was reportedly considering switching teams for the next world rally championship, may even call time on his racing career.

Raikkonen was reportedly very close with his father, a road builder, who supported his sons' careers from an early age and died suddenly at the age of 56 two days before Christmas.

"Since the death of Matti Raikkonen, all the plans (of Kimi Raikkonen) are on ice," confirmed the Finn's rally co-driver Kaj Lindstrom.

He added: "Let's hope he stays in rallying. The chances of success are much better in the second year than the first, because you don't have to be learning all sorts of things all of the time."

Source: GMM

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 Mister Stig Mister Stig
Don't do it Kimi. Its not what your father would want, the best way to remember him would be to go out an excell at all you do.
January 5, 2011 1:09 am
 DUCATI46 DUCATI46
I had no idea you were on first name terms with the Raikkonen family... lets hope he looks on WCF's for some advice so your post is of some use.
January 6, 2011 3:48 am
 Mister Stig Mister Stig
lol did you not know I spent last easter with them? ;-) My comment was of course in the form of an 'open letter' But who knows, maybe Kimi, or someone he knows, does read this site......
January 6, 2011 4:39 am
 Viking79 Viking79
I agree with Mister Stig. He supported you in your development and career, and was (I'm sure), quite proud of the end result. The best way to honour his memory is to continue to do things that would make him proud.
January 5, 2011 10:12 am
 fred123456 fred123456
Kimi I will support you in any way you choose and i know your fans will do the same...
January 6, 2011 5:02 am