‘8am sim sessions confirm Kimi’s motivation’ Kimi Raikkonen is a key part of Alfa Romeo’s simulator programme – and through that, team boss Fred Vasseur sees the motivation remains. Raikkonen is Formula 1’s most experienced driver of all time, aged 41 and with 340 race starts to his name. Throughout his illustrious career, the Finn has experienced great success including a World Championship in 2007, 21 race wins and 103 podiums, but these days Formula 1 is something of a hobby. Naturally then, questions about Raikkonen’s future in Formula 1 and when he will call time on his career are never far away, but Alfa Romeo see no signs of the motivation draining away. Simulator work is vital for a team in the modern world of Formula 1 and despite all of the miles on the clock, Raikkonen remains the leading force in Alfa Romeo’s simulator programme. Admittedly, ‘The Iceman’ did need a bit of persuading on that though. “Kimi has become one of the mainstays of our simulator program,” said