Kimi Raikkonen holds the title of Finland’s most successful driver. A career highlight occurred in 2007 when he secured the Formula One World Championship with Scuderia Ferrari. Raikkonen showcased his talent through notable stints at Sauber, McLaren, and Ferrari, consistently displaying excellence.
Kimi boasts 21 Grand Prix victories, solidifying his status as the country’s top driver. Racing since 2001, he’s not only conquered the track but also amassed substantial wealth, placing him among the racing industry’s affluent figures.
Kimi Raikkonen Bio, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Net Worth
Kimi-Matias Räikkönen was born on 17 October 1979 in Espoo, Finland to father Matti Raikkonen and mother Paula Raikkonen. He also has a brother named Rami, who is not married and has two sons.
Their father died unexpectedly in December 201 at the age of 56 and his mother still suffers from dyslexia, which Kimi also has some traits of. Kimi has been a fan of driving and karting from a young age, and by 10 he has a long-time success in Karting.
His first race outside Finland was when in only 15 years. Other than this, his hobbies also include snowboarding and ice hockey. Raikkonen used to hate school like any other student growing up but when he was 16, he left school and enrolled in a course for mechanics as he wanted to be involved in motorsport.
Career
From the age of 10, Kimi showcased remarkable talent in Karting, extending his success beyond Finland. Exiting school early, he triumphed in the 1999 British Formula Renault Winter Series at just 20, catching the eye of Peter Sauber. Sauber, impressed by Kimi’s immediate prowess, signed the 21-year-old for the 2001 season.
Following a successful stint with Sauber, McLaren took notice, securing Kimi in 2002 under Ron Dennis. Over five years with McLaren, he clinched second place in the championship in 2003 and 2005. His prowess earned him a seat with Scuderia Ferrari in 2007, where he won the Formula One World Championship.
In 2008, Kimi matched the record for the highest number of fastest laps in a season. Departing from Ferrari and the sport in 2009, he made a comeback in 2012 with Lotus. Ferrari re-enlisted him in September 2013, extending the contract until the 2018 season.
Despite finishing consistently in the top four during his second Ferrari stint, he secured third place in the 2018 championship. After concluding his Ferrari tenure, Kimi transitioned to Alfa Romeo Racing in 2019, remaining with them until the end of 2021.
Social media
Kimi has been an active user on various social media platforms. On Instagram, he goes by the username @kimimatiasraikkonen and is a verified user with 2.2 million followers. He shares pictures with his family, personal life, and main shots from his driving days. Kimi is also active on Twitter and Facebook with more than 17.2k and 568k followers respectively.
Kimi Raikkonen Biography |
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| Real Name | Kimi-Matias Räikkönen |
| Birth Date | October17, , 1979 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Espoo, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Profession | Formula One Racing Driver |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Libra |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 9” – in Centimeters – 175 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 70 kg – in Pounds – 154 lbs |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Matti Räikkönen |
| Mother | Paula Räikkönen |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Rami Räikkönen |
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| School | – |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is his wife? | Minna-Mari Virtanen |
| Children | Two (Robin & Rianna Angelia Milana Räikkönen) |
Personal life
On July 31, 2004, Raikkonen married the Finnish model and former Miss Scandinavia 2001, Jenni Dahlman whom he met in 2002. The couple lived between Switzerland and Finland, later in February 2013 they were separated, and divorced in 2014.
Following the divorce, Kimi later got engaged to fitness and underwear model Minna-Mari Minttu Virtanen. Together they have two children, a son born on 28 January 2015 and a daughter born on May 16, 2017.
Kimi Raikkonen Net worth
When it comes to the top 10 richest Formula One drivers, Kimi Raikkonen ranks 4th in the list with his net worth estimated to be $200 million US Dollars. His Formula One career began in 2001 and to date, he ranks as one of the top drivers, and his current deals with Ferrari limit the endorsements old but back in 2009, he was named as the second-highest-paid athlete in the world.
Trivia
- Kimi Räikkönen is a Finnish racing driver currently racing for Alfa Romeo Racing in Formula One.
- He has been racing since he was 10 years old.
- In 2007, he won the Formula One World Champion with Ferrari, securing 110 points.
- Forbes magazine listed him 36th in their 2008 issue of Celebrity 100 as the 26th highest-paid celebrity and fifth-highest-paid sportsman.
- As of 2020, he has the most second and third-placed podium finishes combined and also holds the record for the most races between Grand Prix wins where he won the 2018 United States Grand Prix 113 races after his 2013 Australian Grand Prix victory.
