Hailing from Finland, Kimi Raikkonen is someone who likes to do his job and get on with his life. However, he is one of the richest athletes alive and here is more about his personal life and net worth.
Kimi Raikkonen is a veteran racing driver who has been racing for more than two decades. Let’s see how much is his net worth.
Kimi Raikkonen Facts
| Birth Place | Espoo, Finland |
| Father’s Name | Matti Raikkonen |
| Mother’s Name | Paula Raikkonen |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Net Worth (2021) | $250 Million |
| Salary (2021) | $7,525,000 |
| Age | 41 |
| Date of Birth | 17 October 1979 |
| Height (cm) | 1.75m (5′ 8″) |
| Weight (kg) | 70kg |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| F1 Debut | 2001 |
| Teams | Sauber (2001), McLaren (2002-2006), Ferrari (2007-2009) (2014-2018), Lotus (2012-2013), Alfa Romeo (2019-) |
| F1 Race Wins | 21 |
| F1 Pole Positions | 18 |
| F1 Championship Wins | 1 |
| F1 podiums | 103 |
| Girlfriends | Minttu Raikkonen (married 2016-), Jenni Dahlman (married 2004-2014) |
| Endorsements | Singha, iLoq, Kimi, Oakley, Wrangler |
Kimi ‘Iceman’ Raikkonen is a straight-talking, no-nonsense attitude driver who enjoys a cult status among Formula 1 fans across the globe. His pure pace, mixed with raw talent earned him a seat at Sauber and he debuted F1 in 2001.
He famously won the World Championship title with Ferrari in 2007 by the margin of one point. He also tried his hand at rally racing and NASCAR. A veteran racer for more than two decades, Raikkonen still has a lot of fuel to burn. He currently drives for Alpha Romeo Racing.
Kimi Raikkonen net worth and Salary
It is reported that the Iceman earns a sum of $7,525,000 under his salary cap with Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari. This figure excludes driver performances bonuses and personal sponsors.
With various endorsements and sponsorships, the Finnish has a massive net worth of $250 million in 2021. Raikkonen was featured in the 2015 Forbes list of World’s Highest Paid Athletes.
Kimi Raikkonen F1 career
Raikkonen debut back in 2001 for Sauber. He had a solid debut year and along with his teammate Nick Heidfeld, helped Sauber finish fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.
The Finn then jumped ship to McLaren in 2002. He raced for them until 2006. During his McLaren years, he helped them achieve third place in the Constructors’ Championship.
In 2007, Raikkonen signed with Ferrari and he raced for them until 2009. He also became the World Champion in 2007 with the Italian outfit. He then left Formula 1 in 2010 and started competing in rally races and NASCAR.
Raikkonen returned to Formula 1 in 2012, signing a two-year contract with Lotus. In 2014 he returned to Ferrari with a two-year deal. He raced for them until 2018. He then signed with Alfa Romeo Racing in 2019 and continues to race for them alongside his teammate, Antonio Giovinazzi.
Kimi Raikkonen Personal Life
The Iceman is the son of Matti Raikkonen and Paula Raikkonen. Matti was a road builder while Paula was an office clerk. He has an older brother named Rami who is also a rally driver.
Raikkonen was married to Finnish model and former Miss Scandinavia 2001, Jenni Dahlman in 2004. After staying married for a decade, the couple got divorced in 2014.
In 2016, Raikkonen married Minna-Mari “Minttu” Virtanen. The couple are parents to two children named Robin Raikkonen and Rianna Angelia Milana Räikkönen.
Kimi Raikkonen endorsements
In the past, Raikkonen was sponsored by the likes of Oakley and Wrangler. Further, in late 2019, he teamed up with American brand West Coast Choppers to launch his own clothing line called – ‘Kimi’.
Currently, he is sponsored by Thai beer company Singha and Finnish locking solutions brand iLoq.
Sergio Perez FAQs
| What is the age and date of birth of Kimi Raikkonen? |
| Kimi Raikkonen is 41 years old and was born on October 17, 1979. |
| What is the net worth of Kimi Raikkonen? |
| Kimi Raikkonen has a net worth of $250 million. |
| What brands endorse Kimi Raikkonen? |
| Kimi Raikkonen has endorsement deals with Singha and iLoq. |
| What is the nationality of Kimi Raikkonen? |
| Kimi Raikkonen is of Finnish nationality. |
| Where was Kimi Raikkonen born? |
| Kimi Raikkonen was born in Espoo, Finland |
| Is Kimi Raikkonen married? |
| Kimi Raikkonen is married to Minttu Virtanen, and they have two children. |
| How many F1 titles has Kimi Raikkonen won? |
| Kimi Raikkonen has won one F1 title. |
| What were the previous teams of Kimi Raikkonen? |
| Kimi Raikkonen was a driver for Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari and Lotus before driving for Alfa Romeo Racing. |
| When did Kimi Raikkonen make his F1 debut? |
| Kimi Raikkonen made his F1 debut in 2001. |
| What is the nickname of Kimi Raikkonen? |
| Kimi Raikkonen is popularly known as the Iceman. |
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