Kimi Räikkönen, known affectionately as “The Iceman,” has captivated Formula 1 fans with his cool demeanor and blistering speed throughout his illustrious career.
From his debut in 2001 to his final races, Räikkönen has delivered countless unforgettable performances that have solidified his place among the sport’s greats.
Today we will bring Raikkonen’s most memorable moments in Formula 1.
Suzuka Grand Prix – 2005
Kimi Raikkonen qualified P17 for the race, after changing his engine for the race. Nobody expected him to fight for the win after what happened. He remained cool during the race and fighting everyone until the last lap when he overtook Fisichella to win the race. Suzuka 2005 remains the best race for the Finn.
Brazilian Grand Prix – 2007
The 2007 Formula 1 season has gone down as one of the most controversial and dramatic years in the history of the sport. Michael Schumacher’s retirement at the end of 2006 culminated in a slew of driver changes across the top teams for 2007. Räikkönen filled Schumacher’s vacant seat at Ferrari and teamed up with Felipe Massa, while Fernando Alonso vacated his Renault seat and replaced Kimi at McLaren as the supposed number one driver alongside rookie Lewis Hamilton. Raikkonen remains the last champion for Scuderia Ferrari.
Portugal Grand Prix – 2020
A great start for Kimi Raikkonen from P16, one of the greatest first lap in history of Formula 1. Kimi’s ten-car rampage through the pack saw him overtake cars from the likes of Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Racing Point and Alpha Tauri to wind up P6 by the end of the opening lap, nestling behind the gearbox of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in P5.
