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Raikkonen, Verstappen not expecting to be 'rusty'

Jun.12 Kimi Raikkonen is not expecting to struggle in Austria next month even though Formula 1 drivers have not raced since late last year. Some, like the Alfa Romeo driver's teammate Antonio Giovinazzi, think the drivers will be "rusty" once the initial eight-race European season kicks off. But Finn Raikkonen - F1's oldest and most experienced driver - said: "I don't think it will make much of a difference for us drivers. "I have been working out and kept active, doing sports. Being away from the car is something we do every winter, this is just a bit longer than usual but it will feel the same when we are back in the car," he added. Red Bull's Max Verstappen is...
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