Kimi-Matias Räikkönen [1] (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈkimi ˈmɑtiɑs ˈræi̯kːønen]; born 17 October 1979), nicknamed "The Iceman", is a Finnish racing driver who competed in Formula One between 2001 and 2021 [a] for Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus, and Alfa Romeo.

Oct 17, 2024 · Kimi went on to notch nine wins, 11 Poles and 36 podiums during a hugely memorable stint with McLaren, delivering the speed and imperturbable demeanour the team had expected from him, becoming a firm fan-favourite.

Nov 4, 2024 · Despite his lack of experience, Raikkonen adapted to life quickly at Woking and by his second year at the team, became the lead driver of McLaren, a position he maintained until the end of his stay.

Kimi’s strong start to his F1 career was enough to raise interest from McLaren, and they immediately signed him as fellow Finn and double World Champion Mika Hakkinen’s replacement for the 2002 season. In a year dominated by Michael Schumacher and Ferrari, Raikkonen impressed. He scored his first podium in his first race for McLaren in Australia.

Apr 10, 2024 · And here is their contender for the 2006 season's FIA world championship. As raced by Kimi 'The Iceman' Raikkonen, that most popular, highly individual and distinctive Finnish Personality who went on to win the 2007 Formula 1 World Championship with Ferrari.

Born on 17 October 1979 in Finland, Räikkönen began his F1 career with the Sauber-Petronas team in 2001, after just 23 car races in other series. His talent caught the eye of Ron Dennis in that first season, and for the following 2002 season, he joined the historic McLaren team, replacing fellow Finn Mika Häkkinen.

Sep 9, 2021 · Distraught at the news that Kimi Räikkönen will retire from Formula One at the end of this season? How about consoling yourself by buying one of his V10-engined McLarens from the 2002 and...

Jan 13, 2025 · Throughout his time with McLaren, Raikkonen showcased his supreme skill, with his greatest performance coming at the 2005 Japanese GP where he won the race on the last lap after mounting an immense recovery drive from 17th on the grid.

Sep 9, 2021 · A McLaren MP4 17D racecar driven by Kimi Räikkönen during the 2002 and 2003 Formula 1 seasons is going up for auction later this month.

Sep 9, 2021 · Formula 1 driver Kimi Räikkönen announced he will be retiring from the sport at the end of 2021, leaving behind a legacy that includes a championship, 21 wins, and over 100 podiums. Celebrate the...