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Kimi Raikkonen has been ruled out of tomorrow's Dutch Grand Prix after testing positive for coronavirus.
He'll be replaced in the Alfa Romeo by Robert Kubica.
BREAKING: Kimi Raikkonen will miss the Dutch Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19
Wishing you a speedy recovery Kimi, look forward to seeing you back on track soon!#DutchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/nSeZvUaHu5— Formula 1 (@F1) September 4, 2021
Raikkonen, who announced this week he'll be retiring from Formula One at the end of the season, becomes the seventh driver known to have contracted Covid-19.
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Räikkönen made his F1 debut in 2001 at the age of 21.
In 2007, he become world champion for the first time and drove for several teams over his career including Ferarri and his current team Alpha Romeo.
They said on Twitter: “Truly the end of an era for our sport. Thank you for everything, F1 won’t be the same without you. Kiitos, Kimi.
Kimi Raikkonen Team Radio: The Ultimate Collection 😎🎬🍿
So many brilliant Iceman moments from down the years - watch the complete collection now! ⬇️#F1— Formula 1 (@F1) September 2, 2021
