Rozato: Robin Raikkonen wants to become the new Verstappen

      Gino Rosato is one of Kimi Räikkönen’s best friends since the Ferrari days and is also the godfather of his son. That is why Rosato closely follows the karting progress of 10-year-old Robin and has no doubts about his racing talents.

      "Robin and Kimi have a lot in common; they are bonded by a love of speed, and that’s great," Gino said while taking part in the Pitstop podcast. "This boy is incredibly fast, he’s not afraid of anything at all, and it’s very interesting to watch him race.

      Minttu, his mother, isn’t exactly like a typical Finnish woman, more like an Italian, because she is a very emotional and passionate person. She is constantly worried about Robin — or rather, she used to worry much more about him, but now she has become more restrained. She understands that her son’s character won’t change — he is the way he is. This boy wants to become the next Max Verstappen!

      Kimi is calm about it: if Robin really continues to progress, then let him aim for Formula 1. If not — then not. There are those crazy parents who are convinced their child is the new Senna.

      I think everything is heading in the right direction. Robin has the best coach in the world, he has his father’s genes, he has a balanced temperament, so we’ll see how things unfold, but I am convinced that he will one day make it to Formula 1."