"He never gives up whatever happens."

"He never gives up whatever happens." 

Steven Robertson smiled. There is unforgettable memory which is European Kart race in 1998. There were strong competitors such as Alonso, etc. Kimi hit with other car, and his kart overturned. All thought Kimi would retire, but Kimi got out of an overturned automobile and turned it back and continued the race. Later, Kimi started Formula Renault in 1999 with Haywood, but Roberson decided not to Kimi ride the team due to lack of strength of the team after three races. Kimi would go back to Finland from UK, but Kimi begged Robertson to race once again. Kimi challenged again the Formula Renault from Manor in Silverstone in 2000. 

Kimi tells. "I started motor sports since age 4. I saw my older brother Rami was playing with his mini bike in the back big farm of my home, so I played with him. I was always with Rami. After school, I didn't play with my friends, but was straight back home and ran farm with mini bike." 

Through the fight with his brother Rami, Kimi learned never give up sprit. Kimi says, "I never give up no matter what happens. If I fight, I always tries my best. I learned this by competing with Rami by mini bike." Never give up. Williams found Kimi by his best drive all the time. However, because Williams was a big team and thought Kimi as their test driver, Robertson negotiated with Sauber. 

In Monaco this year, Kimi had to change tyres at lap 70 due to crash with Perez. at that time, Kimi's thought "never give up no matter what happens, but always try my best." "the driver of this car is me, but there are so many people who developed, brought the car here and set up to race this car. I can't waste their effort." And Kimi finished in 10th position and brought point home. Mark Arnall said, "Kimi showed his brilliant hunt from the back where people think it is impossible to catch up. One of his best race is Japan GP in 2005. not only Kimi, but for me it was one of the best race. However, this year's Monaco is also one of the best like Suzuka. I couldn't believe how Kimi was catching up while I was changing the pit board numbers." 

Source: Japanese magazine F1 sokuho, July 11, 2013 

Text: Masahiro Owari

Tradução para o Inglês: Luviceman

Simplesmente lindo isto. Steve, Kimi e Mark, vocês realmente conseguem me emocionar. 

As histórias contadas por Steve e Kimi eu já conhecia, mas a de Mark, que é recente, falando sobre Mônaco, ainda não. Coisa que só as pessoas que vivem perto dele têm a sorte de compartilhar. Amo ler estas coisas! :)

Ok, é redundante, mas tenho que falar, lindo a forma como Kimi fala do irmão e como aprendeu com ele a não desistir nunca! :)

Beijinhos, Ludy