Kimi Raikkonen
Born: October 17, 1979 (age 45)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Espoo, Finland
Nationality: 
Finnish
FinnishTeam: Sauber
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Finnish F1 coverage to continue despite Bottas exit
Even without a Finnish driver on the Formula 1 grid for the first time in nearly five decades, Finnish fans can rest assured that they will still enjoy dedicated coverage of the sport.
Dec 5, 09:00
Three F1 rookies tussled for iconic race number 12
Three rookies entering Formula 1 have been vying for the iconic race number 12, a number famously associated with Ayrton Senna's first world championship title in 1988.
Nov 27, 10:00
Preview: Singapore Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 20, 11:00
Uncertainty still looms over '25 F1 driver lineup
Several drivers are still vying for the few remaining spots on the 2025 Formula 1 roster.
Aug 23, 09:35
Raikkonen's son, and 'new Kimi', both eye F1 futures
As a fresh face nicknamed 'Kimi' ascends towards Formula 1, the journey of the real Kimi Raikkonen's offspring to the pinnacle of motor racing also appears inevitable.
Apr 18, 08:00
Bold Mercedes should sign teenager for '25 - Fisichella
A 17-year-old is the early favourite to replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025.
Feb 16, 06:40
Even Batman may not win in a 2025 Ferrari - Briatore
Many of the most well-known names in the Formula 1 paddock are already chewing over Lewis Hamilton's shock decision to scrap his Mercedes deal for 2025 in order to move to Ferrari.
Feb 2, 06:20
Raikkonen moves to Italy for son's racing career
Kimi Raikkonen appears to be getting very serious about the karting career of his eight-year-old son.
Oct 19, 07:28
Vettel admits considering Le Mans offer for 2024
Sebastian Vettel is reportedly poised to launch a comeback as a racing driver.
Sep 26, 08:23
Red Bull's interest in Norris 'natural' - Stella
McLaren boss Andrea Stella says it's "natural" that the impressive Lando Norris is being linked with other Formula 1 teams.
Aug 31, 07:35
Leclerc denies negotiating with Mercedes' Wolff
Charles Leclerc has given another hint that he definitely sees his future in red.
Aug 30, 08:32
Raikkonen kept big secret from F1 teams
2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen admits he often used to race motorbikes - without his Formula 1 teams knowing.
Aug 23, 09:04
Ferrari no longer among 'Olympus' of F1
The experts are split as to how dire Ferrari's ongoing situation is in Formula 1.
Aug 4, 07:54
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
Abu Dhabi changes 'will help Mercedes' - Horner
Max Verstappen deserves to win his first drivers' title on Sunday, according to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
Dec 10, 05:04
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
New favourite emerges for last F1 seat in 2022
The rise of the first Chinese driver to the Formula 1 grid in 2022 is suddenly looking in doubt.
Oct 7, 07:18
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
