VIDEO: Kimi Raikkonen’s Wife Provides Update on His Health After Postive COVID Test Ahead of Italian GP

Kimi Raikkonen was tested positive for Covid-19 at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. However, instead of isolating in the Netherlands, the Iceman was allowed to fly back home.

As the race continued without the Alfa Romeo driver, as Robert Kubica filled his place. Many wonder how is Raikkonen doing? Well, his wife revealed that mystery, as Raikkonen was found relaxing in a manner that only he can pull off.

Kimi Raikkonen found relaxing at home after missing the Dutch GP due to Covid

As lights went out at Zandvoort this past weekend for the Dutch Grand Prix. The 41-year-old was recovering at home as he was tested positive for Covid-19.

Kimi doing perfectly fine. Thanks for your kind messages!

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— Kimi Räikkönen #bwoah (@Kimi7iceman) September 6, 2021

Many showed their concern for the 07′ world champion as this would be his last season in F1, and will they see him again behind the car. His partner, wrote a message while showing Kimi relaxing on the couch as he waved to the camera. She wrote, “Kimi doing perfectly fine. Thanks for your kind messages! 

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How did Alfa Romeo perform in Kimi’s absence?

The Swiss-based team were missing their key driver in the form of Raikkonen but had Kubica to replace him. They also had hopes on Antonio Giovinazzi to score some points this weekend.

However, it didn’t pan out the way they wanted it to. As Giovinazzi crossed the line in fourteenth place, while his teammate for the Grand Prix, Kubica came home to take fifteenth place.

Formula One F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 4, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Robert Kubica during practice REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

With just three points under their belt so far Alfa Romeo hope to redeem themselves at Monza. With Raikkonen’s health still having a question mark hanging on it. They hope to see Kubica and Giovinazzi bring their A-game to the Italian GP this weekend.

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