Kimi Räikkönen is one of the most popular and successful drivers in Formula 1 history. Born on October 17, 1979, in Espoo, Finland, Räikkönen began his racing career at a young age, competing in karting championships before moving up to car racing.
Räikkönen made his Formula 1 debut in 2001 with Sauber, where he impressed with his speed and skill. He then moved to McLaren in 2002, where he won his first race in Malaysia and finished the season in sixth place. In 2003, Räikkönen finished as the runner-up in the championship, narrowly losing out to Michael Schumacher.
The Ferrari years – World Champion
In 2007, Räikkönen joined Ferrari, where he won his first championship in his debut season with the team. He then finished third in the championship in 2008, before taking a two-year break from Formula 1 to compete in the World Rally Championship.
Räikkönen returned to Formula 1 in 2012 with Lotus, where he won two races and finished third in the championship. He then moved back to Ferrari in 2014, where he has been a consistent performer, finishing in the top five in the championship every year.
Known for his cool and calm demeanor on and off the track, Räikkönen has earned the nickname “The Iceman”. He is also known for his love of motorsports and his down-to-earth personality, which has made him a fan favorite.
“Iceman” is the perfect nickname for Kimi Räikkönen. He is cool, calm and collected under pressure, and never lets his emotions get the better of him.
David Coulthard, former Formula 1 driver and Räikkönen’s teammate at McLaren
Räikkönen’s career in Formula 1 has been marked by his speed, skill, and consistency. He has won 21 races, taken 103 podiums, and won the championship once. He is also the most experienced driver in Formula 1 history, having competed in over 330 races.
The Iceman retires
In 2018, Räikkönen announced that he would be leaving Ferrari at the end of the season to join Alfa Romeo Racing. In 2019 and 2020, he drove for Alfa Romeo Racing, the team formerly known as Sauber.
In 2021, Räikkönen announced that he would be retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the season
During his final season, Räikkönen has continued to race for Alfa Romeo Racing, and has expressed his gratitude to the team and fans for their support throughout his career. He has also reflected on his time in Formula 1, noting that he has enjoyed the competition and camaraderie among the drivers.
- Kimi Räikkonen Official website
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