Everyone who can boast what is personally familiar with Kimi Raikkonen, among other things they will say that the famous Finnish Racer is just a good person. Those who have not met with Kimi, but read His biography "Unknown Kimi Raikkonen," also agree with this.
Here is another example, it is confirming.
Back in 2011, when Kimi temporarily did not speak in Formula 1, he organized his ICE 1 Racing team, participating in the World Motocross Championship. Since in 2012, he returned to F1, worries was added, and Raikkonen does not often happen at the MXPG stages, but actively participates in the teams of the team, which leads his long-time friend, Anti Purehonen, in the past, professionally engaged in motocross. By the way, ICE 1 Racing has the status of the factory team of the Swedish company Husqvarna.
At the end of September 2020, during the MXPG stage in Lombardy, the talented Lithuanian Motor Runcher Arminas Yasquonesis got into a heavy accident, having received a serious cranial injury, and was introduced into the state of artificial coma.
"It was the most gloomy day of my career, and as a rider, and as a team leader," said Purehonen. "However, at that moment it was necessary to forget about all emotions, it was most important to help our rider, and for the sake of him it was necessary to remain strong."
Yasakonis was delivered to the nearest hospital, and Purehonen took everything in his power to help him and his family: "One of the most important affairs in that situation was as soon as possible to deliver his parents. Together with Kimi, we decided to send his personal aircraft for them to Lithuania to pick up the father of the affected rider. And on Monday morning, Yaskonis-Senior arrived in Italy. "
Purehonen highly appreciated the support provided by his friend Kimi, as well as the help of the Austrian company KTM, which belongs to the brand Husqvarna.
"We got an incredibly important support from Kimi, from company executives, from the entire motocrossal community, thank you so much for all these people! - emphasized Purehonen. - Arminas is already recovering, and the recovery process is incredibly quickly. We know how strong it is both physically and psychologically. After leaving the coma, what happened earlier than the doctors expected, he demonstrates a very enviable will. "
Currently, Yaskonis has already begun training in the hall, began to run. But about returning to the saddle of the cross motorcycle is still early.
Source: Formula 1 on F1news.ru