David Coulthard compares Robin Raikkonen's rise to Max Verstappen's journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
David Coulthard outlined similarities between Kimi Raikkonen's plans for his son Robin and Jos Verstappen's approach with Max. Following Robin's signing with the Red Bull Junior Team, Coulthard emphasized Kimi's hands-on involvement reflecting the early stages of Max's career. Raikkonen will join Red Bull's driver development program starting in 2027, with a strong focus on karting. Coulthard noted that Robin's achievements in karting and his family's commitment, including relocating to Italy, create an ideal environment for his development. He cautioned that excelling in karting does not guarantee success in cars due to different dynamics and challenges in motorsport.
- •Robin Raikkonen signed with the Red Bull Junior Team, effective 2027.
- •David Coulthard sees parallels between Kimi and Jos Verstappen's parenting styles.
- •Raikkonen's family relocated to Italy for better access to karting facilities.
- •Coulthard warns that transitioning from karting to cars poses unique challenges.
- •Robin currently excels in karting but faces future uncertainties.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — David Coulthard explains why Robin Raikkonen's rise resembles Max Verstappen's
- 4:02 PMMotorsport.com — David Coulthard explains why Robin Raikkonen's rise resembles Max Verstappen's
"Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Kimi Raikkonen is mirroring Jos Verstappen's approach to developing Max with his own son, Robin, following the 11-year-old's signing with the Red Bull Junior Team. Red Bull announced earlier this month that it had signed Raikkonen to its driver development programme, starting work with the team from 2027. F1 drivers who have graduated from the ...Keep reading
"David Coulthard believes Kimi Raikkonen is taking a Jos Verstappen-style approach to developing his son Robin
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 4:02 PMDavid Coulthard explains why Robin Raikkonen's rise resembles Max Verstappen's
David Coulthard believes Kimi Raikkonen is taking a Jos Verstappen-style approach to developing his son Robin
- Motorsport.comSep 18, 2026, 4:02 PMDavid Coulthard explains why Robin Raikkonen's rise resembles Max Verstappen's
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Kimi Raikkonen is mirroring Jos Verstappen's approach to developing Max with his own son, Robin, following the 11-year-old's signing with the Red Bull Junior Team. Red Bull announced earlier this month that it had signed Raikkonen to its driver development programme, starting work with the team from 2027. F1 drivers who have graduated from the ...Keep reading
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