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Kimi Räikkönen

born 17 Oct 1979 · #7 · raced 2001–2021

351Races
21Wins16th all-time
103Podiums7th all-time
18Polesjoint 19th all-time
231Top 10s
6.24Avg Position
7.64Avg Grid Pos
1Driver Titlesjoint 18th all-time · 2 constructor titles

Kimi Räikkönen, often dubbed "The Iceman," cultivated a reputation for his cool demeanor and unyielding speed. A world champion, his career spanned two distinct eras of Formula 1, showcasing his adaptability and raw talent across numerous teams. Renowned for his laconic radio messages and aggressive, yet precise, driving style, he secured 21 victories and 103 podium finishes over 351 starts, making him one of the sport's most enduring and popular figures.

All-time records

Where Kimi Räikkönen ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.

Top Teams

Team
Wins
Pod.
Pts
Ferrari10521080
Lotus F1215390
McLaren936337
Alfa Romeo0057
Sauber009

Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.

Kimi Räikkönen season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
202116010
2020164 places lower than 201904
2019129 places lower than 2018043
201831 place higher than 20171251
201742 places higher than 20160205
201662 places lower than 20150186
201548 places higher than 20140150
2014127 places lower than 2013055
201352 places lower than 20121183
201231207
200963 places lower than 2008148
200832 places lower than 2007275
200714 places higher than 20066110
200653 places lower than 2005065
200525 places higher than 20047112
200475 places lower than 2003145
200324 places higher than 2002191
200264 places higher than 2001024
20011009
Every season Kimi Räikkönen was compared against a teammate
SeasonTeamMatchupRace
2021Alfa RomeoGiovinazzi vs Räikkönen10–10
2020Alfa RomeoGiovinazzi vs Räikkönen5–12
2019Alfa RomeoGiovinazzi vs Räikkönen4–17
2018FerrariRäikkönen vs Vettel9–12
2017FerrariRäikkönen vs Vettel3–15
2016FerrariRäikkönen vs Vettel6–14
2015FerrariRäikkönen vs Vettel4–15
2014FerrariAlonso vs Räikkönen16–3
2013Lotus F1Grosjean vs Räikkönen6–11
2012Lotus F1Grosjean vs Räikkönen2–17
2009FerrariMassa vs Räikkönen5–4
2009FerrariFisichella vs Räikkönen0–5
2008FerrariMassa vs Räikkönen12–6
2007FerrariMassa vs Räikkönen6–11
2006McLarenPablo Montoya vs Räikkönen3–6
2006McLarenRäikkönen vs de la Rosa5–3
2005McLarenPablo Montoya vs Räikkönen7–9
2004McLarenCoulthard vs Räikkönen9–9
2003McLarenCoulthard vs Räikkönen4–12
2002McLarenCoulthard vs Räikkönen11–6
2001SauberHeidfeld vs Räikkönen9–7
202120 racesAlfa Romeo▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2021 (P12.5, retirements excluded).

Earlier seasons2001–2020 (18 seasons)▾
202017 racesAlfa Romeo▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2020 (P13.0, retirements excluded).

201921 racesAlfa Romeo▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2019 (P10.9, retirements excluded).

201821 races, 1 winFerrari▾
201720 racesFerrari▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2017 (P4.5, retirements excluded).

201621 racesFerrari▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2016 (P4.7, retirements excluded).

201519 racesFerrari▾
201419 racesFerrari▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2014 (P9.2, retirements excluded).

201317 races, 1 winLotus F1▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2013 (P4.7, retirements excluded).

201220 races, 1 winLotus F1▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2012 (P5.5, retirements excluded).

200917 races, 1 winFerrari▾
Kimi Räikkönen race results in 2009
Grand PrixGridResultPts
11P125 places worse than season average (P7.1)0
5P63
5P45
12P100
3P34 places better than season average (P7.1)6
6P16 places better than season average (P7.1)10
6P34 places better than season average (P7.1)6
7P25 places better than season average (P7.1)8
9Engine0
9P81
6P90
2P34 places better than season average (P7.1)6
16Hydraulics0
10P63
8P100
7P147 places worse than season average (P7.1)0
7P158 places worse than season average (P7.1)0

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2009 (P7.1, retirements excluded).

200818 races, 2 winsFerrari▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2008 (P5.6, retirements excluded).

200717 races, 6 winsFerrari▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2007 (P2.6, retirements excluded).

200618 racesMcLaren▾
200519 races, 7 winsMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2005 (P3.2, retirements excluded).

200418 races, 1 winMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2004 (P5.1, retirements excluded).

200316 races, 1 winMcLaren▾
200217 racesMcLaren▾

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Kimi Räikkönen’s average finish in 2002 (P4.4, retirements excluded).

200117 racesSauber▾