Kimi Raikkonen has been a special personality in Formula 1 from the beginning of his career. A driver who speaks in front of the camera with very few words. That this isn't an act is evident from the words of his former engineer at Lotus. In the two years (2012-2013) that Raikkonen drove at Lotus, Ricardo Penteado was at the head of the engine department of the team. To Motorsport.com he tells about the frustrating experiences he had with the Finn at first, but also that he started to respect him enormously afterwards. Read more Will Mercedes stay in F1? 'It's still a great sign for our brand'' Raikkonen doesn't talk on his own The difficulties started before Raikkonen had even driven one...
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