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The Iceman is 43 years old today (October 17th) – here are some moments from his long career you might have forgotten.
The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the final Formula 1 race for Kimi Raikkonen, the 2007 World Champion, who retired due to brake problems on Lap 25. Raikkonen had a successful career with 21 wins and 349 starts, leaving behind a memorable collection of radio messages. Nowadays, he enjoys family life with his wife Minttu and their three children, even introducing them to go-karting. On his 43rd birthday, RacingNews365 highlighted five forgotten moments from Raikkonen’s career, such as his surprising debut for Sauber in 2001 and an unfortunate suspension failure at the Nurburgring in 2005. Additionally, his crucial single point finish in Monaco and ultimately winning the 2007 championship with Ferrari after teammate Felipe Massa allowed him to pass during a pit-stop sequence were significant milestones in his career.
Source: RacingNews 365
