The young talent on four wheels: Robin Raikkonen, 11, drives a rally car
A video that has already gone viral online shows Robin Raikkonen, son of former Formula 1 world champion and Ferrari legend Kimi Raikkonen, taking part in a very special test: at just 11 years old, the young driver takes the wheel of a real rally car on a snowy track.
In the video released by the family, Robin confidently drives a Fiat Grande Punto S2000, a car previously used by his father in rally competitions. The setting is in Finland, specifically at a snow driving facility run by former rally champion Tommi Mäkinen, renowned for his expertise in controlling cars on slippery surfaces.
The footage captures Robin’s very first experience behind the wheel of a real car outside of karting, a discipline where he has already shown talent. The images show him navigating the snowy surface with ease, handling corners and power control with a level of confidence that is remarkable for his age — a glimpse of a potentially promising future in motorsport.
The video quickly went viral after being shared, sparking excitement as well as some discussion among motorsport fans. It is uncommon to see someone so young drive a real rally car, especially on a challenging surface like snow. The skills required to control a vehicle under such conditions are considerable and typically take years to develop.
Many viewers noted that the Finnish setting is ideal for this type of test, as Mäkinen’s driving school is one of the most renowned for teaching control in extreme conditions. The presence of experienced instructors ensures that the young driver is guided safely throughout the learning process.
With this first rally car test, Robin Raikkonen has likely taken an important step in his motorsport development. While years of practice and training remain essential, this early experience with a real car could mark the beginning of a very interesting career in racing. In modern motorsport, it is increasingly common for future champions to start very young, as seen in other cases of kids demonstrating exceptional skill with powerful and technically complex vehicles from an early age.
@lagazzettadellosport Drifta con una Punto sulla neve a 11 anni: Robin, il figlio di Kimi Räikkönen, alla guida di un’auto da rally è già un fenomeno. Il video è da non credere! 🤯❄️🚗 #Gazzetta #Raikkonen #Kimi #Robin #Rally ♬ audio originale – La Gazzetta dello Sport 📰
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