Kimi Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen is an accomplished racing driver known for his Formula One World Championship title and extensive career in motorsport, including significant stints with top racing teams and diverse ventures in rallying and NASCAR. After demonstrating exceptional talent and winning two British-based Formula Renault championships, Kimi Raikkonen secured a Formula One contract with the Sauber team for the 2001 season. Despite having just 23 car races under his belt, Raikkonen quickly made an impact, scoring a point by finishing sixth in his F1 Grand Prix debut. This early success laid the foundation for a distinguished career that saw him become one of the most celebrated drivers in the sport.

During this period, he broke Rubens Barrichello’s record for most F1 race starts with his 323rd start in 2020, and was awarded the FIA Action of the Year for his opening lap at the Portuguese Grand Prix in the same year. He concluded his F1 career with a record 349 starts, 21 wins, and 103 podiums. Beyond F1, Raikkonen has continued his motorsport involvement, including serving as Team Principal for the Kawasaki Racing Team in the Motocross World Championship in 2022 and making further appearances in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022 and 2023.