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F1 needs to be 'more dangerous' says Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen doesn't believe Formula 1 is dangerous enough in the current era and has called for changes to ensure it's more exciting for those watching in the grandstands and at home. The Ferrari driver's concerns are similar to those voiced by a number of drivers and team bosses, including 13-time race winner David Coulthard who recently said "drivers are no longer enjoying these cars". Raikkonen, speaking to Canal+, says danger is part of F1, but at present it's incredibly safe and that's taken some of the excitement away for the fans and the drivers. "When I came into Formula 1, it was more exciting for everybody, it was like really the top, it was a long time...
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