You don’t earn a nickname like The Iceman by being ordinary. Kimi Räikkönen wasn’t just fast—he was unbothered, even when pulling off miracles on track. No drama, no excuses, just cold-blooded racing. These are the moments that defined him.
Suzuka 2005 – The Impossible Charge
Starting Position: 17th (after an engine penalty)
Result: 1st
Nobody wins from 17th at Suzuka. Nobody. Especially not when your McLaren is held together by hope and spare parts. But Kimi? He didn’t care.
- Overtook car after car like they were standing still
- Closed a 20-second gap to Fisichella in the final laps
- Last-corner pass for the win—one of the most insane moves in F1 history
The best part? His radio message after: “Yeah, yeah, I know. Thanks.” Classic Kimi.
Brazil 2007 – The Silent Assassin
Championship Position Before Race: 3rd (7 points behind Hamilton, 3 behind Alonso)
Result: 1st (and World Champion)
2007 was chaos. Hamilton vs. Alonso at McLaren, Ferrari struggling, and Kimi? Just lurking.
- Needed a win in Brazil to steal the title
- Hamilton’s gearbox glitch, Alonso stuck in traffic—Kimi pounced
- Crossed the line, became champion, shrugged like it was just another Sunday
Ferrari’s last title? Thanks to the Iceman.
Portugal 2020 – The Old Man Still Had It
Starting Position: 16th
After Lap 1: 6th
At 41 years old, most drivers are retired. Kimi? He decided to remind everyone he was still that guy.
- Overtook 10 cars in one lap
- Made Ferraris, McLarens, and Red Bulls look slow
- Finished P6 in an Alfa Romeo—a car that had no business being there
The man didn’t even celebrate. Probably just wanted his drink.
Why These Moments Matter
Kimi wasn’t just fast—he was unpredictable. He could be 17th, have a broken car, and still win. He could be written off in a title fight and snatch it at the last second. And even at 40+, he could school the young guys with pure racecraft.
No PR speeches. No flashy celebrations. Just driving—better than almost anyone else.
What’s your favorite Kimi moment? The radio rants? The Monaco win? The time he just wanted to leave? Drop it below. 🍷 (Yeah, you know why.)
