Kimi-Matias Räikkönen

Kimi Raikkonen is a Finnish Formula One driver who has repeatedly proved himself to be a true athlete. There were several obstacles in Kimi's way, but the athlete always found a way out of the situation. In the world of sports, Raikkonen became famous as the most calm pilot. Who knows, perhaps it is the inner calmness and fortitude that help Kimi Raikkonen overcome any difficulties on the way to the coveted finish line.

The athlete's full name is Kimi Mathias Raikkonen. The future racer was born on October 17, 1979 in Espoo, near Helsinki. The Raikkonen family was not well-enough: Kimi and Rami's parents (Kimi's older brother) were constantly employed at work to provide for their sons.

Interest in speed awoke to Kimi at an early age: bikes and motorcycles beckoned the boy. However, Raikkonen's attention will later be switched to cars.

The parents even presented Kimi with his own cards, on which the young man, wearing a helmet, drove around, posing as the pilot of a real racing car.

At the age of 16, Kimi got a job as a mechanic, trying to get to know the world of machines. But soon the young man realized that this profession is increasingly removing him from the cherished races. With the support of his parents, Kimi Raikkonen leaves his job in the workshop and focuses on his sports career.

Already in 1998, Kimi Raikkonen's piggy bank was replenished with the first serious victory: Kimi was the best at the race in Norway. A year later, the young man became the silver medalist of the European championship. 2000 brought Raikkonen gold to the British Formula Renault.

Such a bright and successful start of the sports biography could not go unnoticed: many companies expressed a desire to sign a contract with a promising racer. At that time, Kimi did not have a superlicense (a document entaring to perform in Formula 1), but even this did not stop Sauber. As a result, Raikkonen received a temporary license and performed well in the tests in the Italian Mugello.

Analysts, journalists and racing enthusiasts started talking about the talented racer. Experts in one voice noted the winning quality of Kimi Raikkonen - the ability to instantly memorize the features of the new track. This quality helped the athlete in 2002 to take the sixth place at the Grand Prix in Australia.

The following year, this track gave the rider the third place. It is noteworthy that the 2003 race is still called one of the best in the career. It seemed that nature itself resisted this victory: rain, dirt and poor visibility did not make it easier for the riders. However, Kimi Raikkonen made a risky decision: the athlete did not change the rubber, leaving the wheels on the car, intended for the dry track. Kimi risked getting into an accident, but the risk was justified: the racer began to catch up with the rest of the participants in time. The situation was spoiled by a fine for the speed limit, but the cherished "silver" still went to Raikkonen.

The second stage of these races took place in Malaysia. The race ended with the unconditional victory of Kimi - the first in the career of the athlete. It seemed that the coveted championship was close, but, unfortunately, Kimi Raikkonen lacked experience. "Gold" went to no less talented racer Michael Schumacher. The 2004 season did not bring Raikkonen any new victories, but he presented the athlete with an honorary award from Lorenzo Bandini.

In 2007, Kimi Raikkonen signed a contract with Ferrari, which imposed a serious responsibility on the athlete. The fact is that shortly before Michael Schumacher announced a break in his sports career. Raikkonen had to replace the legendary racer. And Kimi didn't hit his face in the dirt, winning several victories.

The 2008 and 2009 seasons were less successful for Kimi Raikkonen. There were rumors that the rider was tired and preparing to leave the sport. The result was the termination of the contract with Ferrari, which shocked Kimi's fans. But, as it turned out, the athlete did not think to give up. In 2011, Raikonnen announced that he had created his own ICE 1 Racing team. Later, Lotus signed Raikkonen.

And two years later, fate again gave Kimi Raikkonen an unexpected surprise. Ferrari representatives offered the driver to resume cooperation. In 2013, Kimi returned to the Ferrari team. This contract was extended in 2015 and 2016.

The first wife of a blonde handsome man (Kimi's height - 175 cm, and weight - 65 kg) was Jenny Elman, a charming model from Finland. The couple lived in a luxurious house on Kaskisaari Island, near Helsinki. This marriage lasted 9 years, but unfortunately, in 2013 the couple broke up.

Three years later, Kimi Raikkonen announced his new marriage. This time the chosen racer was a girl named Minttu Virtanen. The second wife gave Kimi Raikkonen two children: son Robin and daughter Rihanna Angelia Milan. On the fan page "Instagram" periodically appear touching pictures of Kimi with his family.

It is known that in his spare time Kimi is not averse to play hockey, as well as snowboarding. The racer also likes mountain bikes. Oddly enough, sports interests do not prevent Kimi from leading a not quite healthy lifestyle: journalists have published more than once photos of drunk Raikkonen, in addition, Kimi smokes.

Unhealthy addictions a couple of times became the cause of high-profile scandals. In 2014, for example, Kimi was accused of pushing a child and a woman to ask an athlete for an autograph. It was said that Kimi was drunk at the time. The famous tattoo of Kimi Raikkonen, stuffed on his arm, is also of interest. However, the athlete prefers not to divulge the significance of this tattoo.

Now Kimi Raikkonen continues to build a sports career. In 2017, luck smiled at the rider. The new Ferrari car has performed well. The athlete's team-mate was German Sebastian Vettel, also a multiple hero of the cult program "Top Gear". The first season of the Grand Prix, which took place in Australia, was not easy for the athlete. Kimi finished in fourth place.

Later, at the race in China, Kimi showed the fifth result. The Sochi race ended second place for Raikkonen. The final Italian race after a long struggle also gave the contestant the second place. However, by his own admission, Kimi is preparing to compete for the first places more than once. A quote from the athlete's interview:

2000 - British Formula Renault champion 2004 - Lorenzo Bandini Award 2007 - Formula One champion 2007-2008 - DHL Fastest Lap Award

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