Zitat von google translationWhat is the entourage of Kimi Raikkonen?
But apparently indifferent to the world around him, the man nicknamed "Iceman" enjoys a stable environment. His bodyguard consists indeed true that for a long time sometimes accompanied on weekends Grand Prix.
Among the members of his inner circle appears particularly Mark Arnall, his physiotherapist. This Columbia bald-headed (above) first box Mika Hakkinen at McLaren before continuing with Kimi and supervises the physical preparation without interruption since 2001 (including rallies). Married to a Finn and installed near the champion boss in Zurich, he submits it to a strict training:
"When Kimi driver, it is not at all relaxed, says Arnall. This fight until the car can move. It is unparalleled in its preparation, although many erroneously consider as a lazy boy. Since it works, he always gives 110%, regardless of the program. He quickly adapts to any vehicle - car or motorcycle - and has a phenomenal sensitivity. With that, he quickly acclimated to rally and immediately shows at home on the track he does not know (the last year, it was faster than the guy who had spent hours in the simulator!). Kimi has a good physical condition, although it suffers from allergic reactions brutal three or four times a year (as in the last Grand Prix of Bahrain, before which the pilot had to take antihistamines, nldr). "
Enter in the entourage of Kimi Raikkonen and discover his other relatives (his confidant Heikki Kulta, its managers, its track engineer for McLaren, his attachment to the Finnish language, which he shares with his fellow Valtteri Bottas, below right) in the latest issue of F1i Magazine (No. 78), currently on sale.
Zitat Raikkonen to race at âEverts & Friendsâ charity event 15 July 2013 Kimi Raikkonen will be an active guest of honour at annual fund-raising motocross and cyclo-cross event....
Raikkonen to race at âEverts & Friendsâ charity event
Kimi Raikkonen has confirmed that he will be in action at the eighth edition of the 'Everts & Friends Charity Race' weekend this coming Sunday (21 July).
A unique motocross and cyclo-cross event, taking place on the Horensbergdam circuit in Genk, the 'Everts & Friends' spectacle raises money for youth and child charities, with Raikkonen listed as the special guest of the 2013 edition. The 2007 F1 world champion is not content with just being present in Belgium, however, with host â and motocross legend - Stefan Everts confirming that the Finn will be taking to the track.
"It is a unique opportunity for the spectators to meet Kimi in person but, moreover, he will be on a dirt bike and will join our 'Cyclo MX Race', teaming up with a Belgian cyclo-cross rider,â Everts confirmed, having recently spent a few days training with Raikkonen in Finland.
Raikkonen, who owns the Ice One Racing MX Team, will also make a rare appearance up close with the fans, with ten-time world champion Everts confirming that he 'will also join our signing session - truly unique and a first for our country'.
The event has already revealed a host of leading motocross stars as, besides world champions Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings, almost the entire cream of the Belgian MX1 crop will be present, including Ken De Dycker, Kevin Strijbos, Jeremy Van Horebeek, Joel Roelants, Johan Boonen, Mike Verstraeten, Nick Triest and Danny Theybers.
French MX1 sensation, Gautier Paulin will complete a top list of international riders including Jordi Tixier, Glen Coldenhoff, Dean Ferris, Xavier Boog, Rui Goncalves, Petar Petrov, Eric Sorby, Maria Franke, Antti Pyrhönen, but the programme is not just about the big names, as classes for 'Minis' (50cc and 65cc), 'Future Stars' (85cc), 'GP Stars' (MX1/MX2/WMX), 'Fun Bikes' (mopeds/scooters) and 'Golden Heroes' (oldtimers) are also scheduled. In addition to the purely motorised action, the motocross-cyclocross relay race should prove to be a highlight, with stars from motocross and cyclocross alternating on the circuit
A Heart for Limburg (King Baudouin Foundation), Ter Heide, MediClowns, BKO-BLO Oosterlo, Bednet, De Markt and Weyerke are this year's nominated beneficiaries.
Russian press confirmed that Kimi canceled his planned visit for a pleasure drive in Moscow (among other F1 teams) and it will be Grosjean who would go there for Lotus. All due to Kimi's participation in charity event in Belgium
The GP free weekend gathered the motocross enthusiasts to Genk for a good cause as the eighth âEverts and friends" charity race featured many of the top GP riders. ICE1Racing rider Rui Gonçalves together with the team manager Antti Pyrhönen and team owner Kimi RĂ€ikkönen attended the race with good spirits. Gonçalves made it all the way to the final.
As the FIM World Championship tour took a break, many of the top riders lined up to the start in Genk for a good cause. The eighth âEverts and friends" charity race featured not only current GP stars, but also great motocross names from which the host Stefan Everts himself was one of the most interesting in the start.
ICE1Racing team colors were presented by the Portuguese rider Rui Gonçalves, who made his way all the way to the final.Also the team owner Kimi RÀikkönen together with the team manager Antti Pyrhönen met the motocross fans. RÀikkönen teamed up in the motocross-cyclocross relay and finished in the top four.
"This is a great event, we have enjoyed the day tremendously. It is great to see so many motocross fans enjoying the sport and supporting such a good cause", commented RÀikkönen after the race.
Pyrhönen took part along with the GP starts and made it through to the second round.
"I love riding and today was truly a great day to return to the racing tracks", cheered the team manager Antti Pyrhönen, who finished his career as a professional rider last season. âI think we were riding really well with Kimi today, but the arm pump kept us from claiming the victory", laughed Pyrhönen.
The charity race supports the children and young people by donating all the proceeds for good cause. Visit Everts and friends for more details.