Kimi Raikkonen
Born: October 17, 1979 (age 43)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Espoo, Finland
Nationality: Finnish
Team: Alfa Romeo
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NASCAR 'not afraid' of F1's soaring popularity
A top NASCAR chief insists the top American motorsport category is not "afraid" of Formula 1.
Mar 10, 05:28
F1 sons rev engines on road to the grid
Two youngsters with familiar names are revving their engines in the direction of Formula 1.
Jan 24, 05:31
F1 engineer Slade says Raikkonen 'best driver'
Highly experienced F1 engineer Mark Slade says retired 2007 world champion was in one way "the best driver I've ever worked with".
Dec 16, 05:55
Monza eyeing record crowd for Italian GP
Monza is preparing for a record crowd at this year's Italian GP.
Jul 27, 07:41
Number 1 driver not Ferrari's 'top priority' - Massa
Reliability is Ferrari's "top priority" rather than the nomination of a clear number 1 driver for the 2022 drivers' title battle.
Jul 13, 08:42
Two F1 drivers heading to Nascar
Two Formula 1 drivers are keeping their motor racing passions alive - in Nascar.
Jul 4, 07:36
'Tired' Raikkonen's exit gave Alfa Romeo boost
Kimi Raikkonen's retirement only partly explains the big step forward made by Alfa Romeo in 2022.
May 18, 07:32
Bottas admits struggling with 'dominant' Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas admits he struggled to compete with the "dominant" character of seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
Mar 16, 07:19
Vettel signs up familiar F1 physio
Kimi Raikkonen's long time fitness coach and physiotherapist has started work with another Formula 1 champion.
Feb 24, 07:38
Raikkonen says F1's politics now 'ridiculous'
The retiring Kimi Raikkonen's parting shot at Formula 1 is that the off-track political "nonsense" has now entered "ridiculous" territory.
Dec 10, 05:05
F1 has become 'too political' - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen's best advice for success and happiness is not to listen to the advice of others.
Dec 8, 06:45
No 'special emotions' as longest F1 career ends
Kimi Raikkonen says he feels no special emotions except perhaps impatience as his longest-ever Formula 1 career finally draws to a close next Sunday.
Dec 3, 06:36
Psychological edge is with Verstappen - Schumacher
Max Verstappen may have the psychological edge as his championship battle with Lewis Hamilton enters its decisive final double-header of 2021.
Dec 2, 06:46
F1 schedule not more hectic than ever - Raikkonen
F1 veteran Kimi Raikkonen denies that the schedule in Formula 1 is more hectic in the modern era.
Nov 29, 06:26
Nervous Alfa Romeo runs out of spare F1 parts
Alfa Romeo is getting dangerously low in spare parts as the long and arduous 2021 season approaches its finale.
Nov 21, 02:50
Verstappen will 'eventually' beat Hamilton - Ickx
Lewis Hamilton will "eventually" be beaten to the title by 2021 championship rival Max Verstappen.
Nov 19, 06:06
Giovinazzi axe 'a matter of time' - Benoit
One of F1's most respected and longest-serving journalists thinks Antonio Giovinazzi's days at Alfa Romeo are numbered.
Nov 4, 06:24
F1 veteran hopes Giovinazzi keeps seat
One Formula 1 veteran hopes Antonio Giovinazzi clings onto his seat at Alfa Romeo.
Nov 1, 06:01
Giovinazzi said 'no' to Alfa Romeo team order
Antonio Giovinazzi appears to have dealt a blow to his chances of keeping his seat at Alfa Romeo.
Oct 13, 07:10
Raikkonen plays down part-time F1 role rumours
Kimi Raikkonen may not even be interested in a part-time role in the category once he hangs up his Formula 1 helmet.
Oct 8, 07:15
Raikkonen plays down 'F1 team advisor' rumours
Kimi Raikkonen has shot down rumours he could re-emerge in Formula 1 next year as a team advisor at Alfa Romeo.
Oct 6, 06:15
Aston Martin's 'intention' to keep Vettel for 2022 - Stroll
Team owner Lawrence Stroll says it is Aston Martin's "firm intention" to stick with Sebastian Vettel in 2022.
Sep 15, 07:18
Raikkonen set for Sochi return
Kimi Raikkonen says he is on track to return to his Formula 1 cockpit at Sochi next weekend.
Sep 14, 08:32
Toyota boss tempting Raikkonen back to rally
A return to top-level rallying could be in Kimi Raikkonen's future.
Sep 11, 08:58
Sauber eyes F1 team sale to Michael Andretti
As the rest of the 'silly season' settles, Alfa Romeo has found itself the centre of attention from a speculative point of view in Formula 1.
Sep 11, 08:56
Kimi Raikkonen ruled out of second F1 GP in Italy following positive Covid test
Kimi Raikkonen ruled out of second F1 GP in Italy following positive Covid test
Sep 8, 18:42
Kubica worried about Monza 'sprint qualifying'
Robert Kubica admits he is facing another difficult weekend if Kimi Raikkonen is unable to return to his Alfa Romeo cockpit in Monza.
Sep 7, 08:11
Valtteri Bottas' Mercedes exit confirmed as Finn joins Alfa Romeo for 2022
Valtteri Bottas will make the switch to Alfa Romeo from next season.
Sep 6, 12:47
Vaccinated Raikkonen left Zandvoort with covid
Kimi Raikkonen received permission to break hotel isolation and return home after testing positive to covid and sitting out the Dutch GP.
Sep 6, 08:13
Kubica knew F1 substitute drive would be 'hard'
Robert Kubica admits he struggled to get up to speed in Formula 1 after filling in for the suddenly covid-positive Kimi Raikkonen at Zandvoort.
Sep 5, 09:16
Albon not denying rumours of 2022 F1 return
Alex Albon is not denying that moves are afoot to take him back to Formula 1.
Sep 5, 09:10
Kimi Raikkonen out of Dutch Grand Prix after positive Covid-19 test
Robert Kubica will replace the Finn in the Alfa Romeo line-up.
Sep 4, 08:52
Kimi Raikkonen out of Dutch Grand Prix after positive Covid-19 test
Robert Kubica will replace the Finn in the Alfa Romeo line-up.
Sep 4, 08:52
Raikkonen wants no 'schedule' for life in retirement
Kimi Raikkonen is making no immediate plans except to adjust to the routines of family life after his two-decade Formula 1 adventure finally ends late this year.
Sep 3, 08:00
Vettel not yet committed to F1 for 2022
Sebastian Vettel is not yet committed to returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2022.
Sep 3, 07:58
Hamilton expects to 'get along' with Russell
Lewis Hamilton thinks he will "get along pretty well" with George Russell if the young Briton becomes his new Mercedes teammate.
Sep 3, 07:57
Raikkonen's long career 'incomprehensible' - Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen says it is "incomprehensible" how Kimi Raikkonen managed to extend his longest-ever Formula 1 career to approaching 350 grands prix.
Sep 2, 07:34
Mercedes engines could join Bottas at Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo could be set to make a sensational switch from Ferrari to Mercedes power.
Sep 2, 07:32
Kimi Raikkonen to call time on illustrious F1 career at end of season
The Finnish racer holds the records for most starts in F1.
Sep 1, 18:45
'Silly season' set to explode at Zandvoort
A new round of Formula 1's 'silly season' is set to shift into a higher gear at Zandvoort this weekend.
Sep 1, 07:57
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