Overview
- Red Bull announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, that Robin Raikkonen has been added to its Junior Team and will begin work with the programme in 2027.
- The club cited Robin’s success in national and international Rotax and WSK karting as the basis for the signing and praised his speed, racecraft and composure.
- Team principal Laurent Mekies said Red Bull will follow a measured, long-term plan focused on gradual development rather than pushing the youngster into early single-seater competition.
- Kimi Raikkonen said the family is “thrilled and excited” and praised Red Bull’s support in the discussions that led to the agreement.
- The move comes as Red Bull reshapes its junior operation under new leadership and places Robin into a talent pipeline that previously produced drivers such as Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.