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Raikkonen's long career ‘incomprehensible' – Hakkinen

Sep.2 Mika Hakkinen says it is 'incomprehensible' how Kimi Raikkonen managed to extend his longest-ever Formula 1 career to approaching 350 grands prix. It has been announced that the popular and highly unique 41-year-old former world champion will finally retire from F1 at the end of the season. 'I appreciate Kim's energy and the strength with which he has been able to drive in F1 for such a long time,' fellow Finn and two-time world champion Hakkinen told Finnish media. 'It is really all-consuming to travel around the globe and perform in various roles of representation,' Hakkinen, who retired at the age of 33, added. 'It's not just about winning and spraying champagne, but about...
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