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Ex-F1 driver Kovalainen to undergo open-heart surgery
. Phillip van Osten
06/03/2024 at 11:1706/03/2024 at 11:11 Former F1 driver and Super GT charger Heikki Kovalainen will undergo open-heart surgery after being diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm, a condition affecting the arteries. Despite experiencing no symptoms and living a normal life, the Finnish driver has chosen to prioritize his health and temporarily step away from his motorsport activities. Kovalainen, 42, was poised for a return to the Japanese Rally Championship in 2024 with Rally Team AICELLO, teaming up once again Sae Kitagawa. However, just before the season opener, Rally Mikana, on February 16th, news emerged of Kovalainen's replacement by Katsuhiko Taguchi. It...
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