He first scored a win in 2003 at Sepang, home to the Malaysian Grand Prix. He scored points on debut a fighting sixth for Sauber back at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix (having begun from thirteenth on the grid). Kimi Raikkonen is still Ferrari’s last world champion, but for how much longer will that record stay and for how long will one of F1’s most enigmatic racers stay relevant to the sport? Truth be told, Kimi’s critics can’t be doubted.It’s not that Kimi Raikkonen hasn’t erred.Still the last world champion with Ferrari.Through it all, Kimi Raikkonen blazed a trail of sorts!.“Say it in carbon: Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN to feature livery message for Kimi and Antonio in Abu Dhabi,” read the tweet.įormula 1’s official Twitter handle also posted an image of the final practice session of Raikkonen’s Formula One career. The driver’s current team is Alfa Romeo who did pay their tributes for his last race. Raikkonen is known for his quiet attitude - a man of few words. His aversion to public events is not a secret. The Finn did follow into Schumacher’s footsteps to win the World title fight by a single point in 2007. He joined the sport at a time when Michael Schumacher was the ultimate name in F1. Raikkonen debuted in the year 2001 with Sauber and first won fans over with his on-track skills. So, now is as good a moment as any to reflect on one of the sport’s most illustrious careers.
Speaking to the media at Yas Marina on Thursday, the “Iceman” said his wife Minttu will be more emotional for his final race.Īlso Read: Advantage Hamilton After Practice For Abu Dhabi Showdown He announced his retirement earlier this year in September with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday becoming his last F1 race. Raikkonen’s was a long career, spanning across two decades. Raikkonen is also the last among his breed, a driver to win the title for Ferrari. Kimi Raikkonen, known for his ice-cool demeanor, will draw curtains on an illustrious driving career when he steps into the cockpit of an F1 car for one final time this Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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