Kimi Raikkonen doesn’t believe Formula 1 is dangerous enough in the current era and has called for changes to ensure it’s more exciting for those watching in the grandstands and at home.
The Ferrari driver’s concerns are similar to those voiced by a number of drivers and team bosses, including 13-time race winner David Coulthard who recently said “drivers are no longer enjoying these cars”.
Raikkonen, speaking to Canal+, says danger is part of F1, but at present it’s incredibly safe and that’s taken some of the excitement away for the fans and the drivers.
“When I came into Formula 1, it was more exciting for everybody, it was like really the top, it was a long time ago,” he said, referencing the speed of the cars.
“We would have expected that cars would be faster and more exciting [now], but there are the rules changes…they try to make it slower.
“I’m sure something has to be done to make it more exciting to people to watch and also to really see the speed and make it a little bit more dangerous – it is part of the game.
“We don’t want anybody to get hurt but it also makes it more exciting.”
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