Kimi Raikkonen is a Finnish racing driver and current Formula One World Champion. He has raced in the highest level of motorsport since 2001 and has won numerous titles including the 2007 Formula One World Championship. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in Formula One history and is known for his no-nonsense attitude and laid-back demeanour.
Raikkonen’s Early Life
Kimi Raikkonen was born in Espoo, Finland in 1979. His parents, Matti and Paula, were both rally drivers, and Kimi grew up around cars and racing. He began his motorsport career in karting at the age of 10, and quickly moved up the ranks, winning numerous titles in both Finnish and European karting championships. By the age of 17, he had already been signed by the Sauber Formula One team as a test driver.
Raikkonen’s Career and Net Worth
Raikkonen’s career in Formula One began with Sauber in 2001, and he moved to McLaren in 2002. He won his first race in 2003 and went on to win the 2007 Formula One World Championship. He left Formula One in 2009 to pursue a career in rallying, but returned in 2012 with Lotus. In 2013, he moved to Ferrari, where he has been ever since. Raikkonen has won 21 races and holds the record for the most consecutive race starts in Formula One history. His estimated net worth is $200 million.
Kimi Raikkonen is one of the most successful and respected drivers in Formula One history. His no-nonsense attitude and laid-back demeanour have earned him the nickname ‘Iceman’ and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the sport. His estimated net worth of $200 million is testament to his success and longevity in the sport.
