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Kimi Räikkönen #7
Starts349
Championships1
PSS Champs1
Wins21
Podiums103
Fastest Laps46
Poles18
Active driverNo
CountryFinland
Date of birth and place17/10/1979, Espoo, Finland
WikipediaKimi Räikkönen
Bio
Kimi Räikkönen is a Finnish racing driver who is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1. He has won one World Championship during his career and is one of the most successful drivers of his generation.
Raikkonen began his racing career at a young age, competing in karting events from the age of ten. He quickly rose through the ranks of motorsport, competing in various junior categories and winning numerous championships along the way. In 2001, he made his Formula 1 debut with the Sauber team. After a stint with McLaren from 2002 to 2006, he joined Ferrari in 2007 winning the driver championship on his debut for the team.
After a small hiatus in 2010 and 2011 he returned to F1 with team Lotus and later joined with Ferrari again in 2014. He finished his career at Alfa Romeo. Kimi is one of the drivers with the longest careers in F1 both in terms of seasons and races.
Throughout his time in Formula 1, Raikkonen has consistently delivered strong performances and finished on the podium. He has competed against some of the sport's all-time greats, including multiple-time World Champions such as Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel. He has also faced off against other top drivers such as Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, and Mark Webber.
In his personal life, Raikkonen is married and has two children. He is known to be a private person and has a reputation for being reserved and enigmatic. Despite this, he is widely respected and admired by his peers and fans for his talent and dedication to his craft. In his free time, Raikkonen enjoys a variety of hobbies and interests, including ice hockey, snowboarding, and motocross.
There are several factors that contribute to Raikkonen's success as a driver. One of his key strengths is his natural talent and feel for a racing car. He has excellent car control and is able to extract the most from the car in a wide range of conditions. Raikkonen is also known for his calm and collected personality. Additionally, he is able to quickly adapt to new situations and make intelligent decisions on the track. Overall, these factors make him one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1.
Raikkonen began his racing career at a young age, competing in karting events from the age of ten. He quickly rose through the ranks of motorsport, competing in various junior categories and winning numerous championships along the way. In 2001, he made his Formula 1 debut with the Sauber team. After a stint with McLaren from 2002 to 2006, he joined Ferrari in 2007 winning the driver championship on his debut for the team.
After a small hiatus in 2010 and 2011 he returned to F1 with team Lotus and later joined with Ferrari again in 2014. He finished his career at Alfa Romeo. Kimi is one of the drivers with the longest careers in F1 both in terms of seasons and races.
Throughout his time in Formula 1, Raikkonen has consistently delivered strong performances and finished on the podium. He has competed against some of the sport's all-time greats, including multiple-time World Champions such as Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel. He has also faced off against other top drivers such as Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, and Mark Webber.
In his personal life, Raikkonen is married and has two children. He is known to be a private person and has a reputation for being reserved and enigmatic. Despite this, he is widely respected and admired by his peers and fans for his talent and dedication to his craft. In his free time, Raikkonen enjoys a variety of hobbies and interests, including ice hockey, snowboarding, and motocross.
There are several factors that contribute to Raikkonen's success as a driver. One of his key strengths is his natural talent and feel for a racing car. He has excellent car control and is able to extract the most from the car in a wide range of conditions. Raikkonen is also known for his calm and collected personality. Additionally, he is able to quickly adapt to new situations and make intelligent decisions on the track. Overall, these factors make him one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1.
| Points system | Rank* | Total points* | Average points / GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 points + sprint extended - 2025 - 2026 | 6 | 2791 | 8 (ranked 30) |
| 25 points + f-lap + sprint ext - 2022 - 2024 | 6 | 2830 | 8.11 (ranked 30) |
| 25 points + f-lap + sprint - 2021 - 2021 | 6 | 2830 | 8.11 (ranked 30) |
| 25 points + fastest lap - 2019 - 2020 | 6 | 2830 | 8.11 (ranked 30) |
| 25 points - 2010 - 2018 excluding 2014 | 6 | 2791 | 8 (ranked 30) |
| 25 points + last GP 2x - 2014 - 2014 | 6 | 2947 | 8.44 (ranked 29) |
| 10 points extended - 2003 - 2009 | 6 | 1117 | 3.2 (ranked 31) |
| 10 points system - 1991 - 2002 | 7 | 764 | 2.19 (ranked 34) |
| 9 points system - 1961 - 1990 | 7 | 743 | 2.13 (ranked 31) |
| 8 points extended - 1960 - 1960 | 7 | 722 | 2.07 (ranked 30) |
| 8 points + fastest lap - 1950 - 1959 | 7 | 750 | 2.15 (ranked 29) |
*click rank or points for career GP breakdown of Kimi Räikkönen.
Career stats for Kimi Räikkönen
| Stat | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 21 | 16 |
| Podiums | 103 | 7 |
| Fastest laps | 46 | 3 |
| Poles | 18 | 19 |
| Total GPs | 349 | 3 |
| Average wins / GP | 0.06 | 57 |
| Average podiums / GP | 0.3 | 39 |
| Times world champion* | 1 | 18 |
| Best position in a GP | 1 | - |
| Hattricks | 2 | 26 |
| Best position in a season | 1 (2007) | - |
| Driver in current season | no | - |
| First season of driver | 2001 | - |
| Last season of driver | 2021 | - |
| Number of seasons | 19 | 3 |
*note: the total amount displayed here is the actual number of championships achieved. Not based on the selected point scoring system.
| Streak type | Streak value | Streak start | Streak end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest points streak (over seasons) | 325 | Bahrain 2012 | Hungary 2013 |
| Highest points streak (in a season) | 191 | Bahrain 2012 | Brazil 2012 |
| Highest win streak (over seasons) | 2 | Spain 2005 | Monaco 2005 |
| Highest win streak (in a season) | 2 | Spain 2005 | Monaco 2005 |
| Highest podium streak (over seasons) | 7 | Hungary 2007 | Brazil 2007 |
| Highest podium streak (in a season) | 7 | Hungary 2007 | Brazil 2007 |
Career team battles for Kimi Räikkönen
| Type | Position in GP | Teammates (position) | Points in GP | Teammates (points) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 13 | 1x - David Coulthard 2003 (+8) 2x - Juan Pablo Montoya 2005 (+2), 2006 (+4) 2x - Pedro de la Rosa 2005 (+1), 2006 (+2) 1x - Felipe Massa 2007 (+5) 1x - Luca Badoer 2009 (+2) 1x - Giancarlo Fisichella 2009 (+5) 2x - Romain Grosjean 2012 (+15), 2013 (+5) 1x - Jerome D'Ambrosio 2012 (+1) 2x - Antonio Giovinazzi 2019 (+13), 2020 (+7) | 14 | 2x - David Coulthard 2003 (+87 points), 2004 (+41 points) 2x - Juan Pablo Montoya 2005 (+112 points), 2006 (+32 points) 2x - Pedro de la Rosa 2005 (+5 points), 2006 (+15 points) 1x - Felipe Massa 2007 (+44 points) 1x - Luca Badoer 2009 (+40 points) 1x - Giancarlo Fisichella 2009 (+33 points) 2x - Romain Grosjean 2012 (+101 points), 2013 (+69 points) 1x - Jerome D'Ambrosio 2012 (+10 points) 2x - Antonio Giovinazzi 2019 (+29 points), 2021 (+7 points) |
| Draws | 2 | 1x - Antonio Giovinazzi 2021 1x - David Coulthard 2004 | 1 | 1x - Antonio Giovinazzi 2020 |
| Losses | 10 | 1x - Alexander Wurz 2005 (-1) 2x - Felipe Massa 2009 (-1), 2008 (-6) 1x - Nick Heidfeld 2001 (-2) 1x - David Coulthard 2002 (-5) 1x - Fernando Alonso 2014 (-13) 4x - Sebastian Vettel 2015 (-11), 2016 (-8), 2017 (-13), 2018 (-3) | 10 | 1x - Nick Heidfeld 2001 (-11 points) 1x - David Coulthard 2002 (-71 points) 1x - Alexander Wurz 2005 (-15 points) 2x - Felipe Massa 2008 (-51 points), 2009 (-26 points) 1x - Fernando Alonso 2014 (-105 points) 4x - Sebastian Vettel 2015 (-128 points), 2016 (-44 points), 2017 (-100 points), 2018 (-69 points) |
| Season | Team | Grand prix | Points | Position | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sauber | 16 | 66 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | McLaren | 17 | 87 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | McLaren | 16 | 213 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| 2004 | McLaren | 18 | 112 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 | McLaren | 18 | 277 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 10 |
| 2006 | McLaren | 18 | 158 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | Ferrari | 17 | 272 | champion | 6 | 12 | 6 |
| 2008 | Ferrari | 18 | 189 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 2009 | Ferrari | 17 | 124 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | Lotus F1 | 20 | 207 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 | Lotus F1 | 17 | 183 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2014 | Ferrari | 19 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | Ferrari | 19 | 150 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | Ferrari | 21 | 186 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | Ferrari | 19 | 205 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | Ferrari | 21 | 251 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | Alfa Romeo | 21 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Alfa Romeo | 17 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Alfa Romeo | 20 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfa Romeo | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| 3 | Lotus F1 | 2012, 2013 |
| 4 | McLaren | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| 5 | Sauber | 2001 |
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| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | 1x - Malaysia (McLaren) |
| 2 | 2004 | 1x - Belgium (McLaren) |
| 3 | 2005 | 7x - Spain (McLaren), Monaco (McLaren), Canada (McLaren), Hungary (McLaren), Turkey (McLaren), Belgium (McLaren), Japan (McLaren) |
| 4 | 2007 | 6x - Australia (Ferrari), France (Ferrari), Great Britain (Ferrari), Belgium (Ferrari), China (Ferrari), Brazil (Ferrari) |
| 5 | 2008 | 2x - Malaysia (Ferrari), Spain (Ferrari) |
| 6 | 2009 | 1x - Belgium (Ferrari) |
| 7 | 2012 | 1x - Abu Dhabi (Lotus F1) |
| 8 | 2013 | 1x - Australia (Lotus F1) |
| 9 | 2018 | 1x - United States (Ferrari) |
| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | 2x - Europe (McLaren), United States (McLaren) |
| 2 | 2004 | 1x - Great Britain (McLaren) |
| 3 | 2005 | 5x - San Marino (McLaren), Spain (McLaren), Monaco (McLaren), Germany (McLaren), Turkey (McLaren) |
| 4 | 2006 | 3x - Germany (McLaren), Hungary (McLaren), Italy (McLaren) |
| 5 | 2007 | 3x - Australia (Ferrari), Europe (Ferrari), Belgium (Ferrari) |
| 6 | 2008 | 2x - Spain (Ferrari), France (Ferrari) |
| 7 | 2017 | 1x - Monaco (Ferrari) |
| 8 | 2018 | 1x - Italy (Ferrari) |
| Nr | Season | Grandprix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | 1x - Spain (Ferrari) |
| 2 | 2007 | 1x - Australia (Ferrari) |
Kimi Räikkönen is born in Espoo, Finland
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