Nicknames: Iceman, Rico, Raqqa, and his mechanics all call him ginster.
KIMI data
Name: kimi raikkonen.
Nationality: Finland
Date of birth: 1979 65438+ 10 65438+July.
Place of birth: Espoo, Finland. It should be called Espoo.
Permanent residence: Switzerland.
Debut: 200 1 Australian Grand Prix
Height: 175cm
Weight: 62kg
Hair: blond hair
Eyes: blue
Marriage: Married (Jenny Maria Raikkonen)
Tattoo: A small sun pattern is tattooed on the right wrist, which should be later tattooed as a totem tattoo.
Education:
Qualifications: standard Finnish school system
Favorite subject: physical education (playing ice hockey in winter)
Conscription system: the Finnish army serves for one year.
Language: Finnish, English
Personal preference
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sports
Hobbies: skiing, jogging, going to the gym, motorcycle, ice hockey, golf (learned in Britain)
Motorcycles: I have watched almost all motorcycle races on TV.
Favorite rally drivers: Tommy Maknin and Markus Gronholm.
Favorite ice hockey teams: Finland's Espoo and NHL teams (short for national ice hockey team, I also like it, HOHO~~).
Favorite football team: Finnish national football team
F 1 Favorite drivers: Mika and M Schumacher.
music
Favorite band: U2
Favorite singer: Eminem
Favorite Finnish band: Bomfunk MC
food
Favorite food: chicken, pasta (delicious ~ ~), venison.
Favorite non-alcoholic drink: apple juice
Favorite alcoholic drinks: vodka, smirnoff ice (I don't know how to say it in Chinese, but I remember it as vodka or something).
Clothing:
Shopping: I don't like buying clothes very much.
Suitable for competition: Sparco Nomex (a suit similar to a spacesuit), loose, full and vertical velcro fashion, without a belt.
Competition shoes: silver black; DC wears all black (McLaren)
Red with white puma logo (Ferrari)
Ring: Wear a silver ring on your left hand.
Usually: always wear a purple dress and a bow tie.
Sunglasses: Hugo Boss
Wristwatch: TAG Heuer Kirium F 1 w/ black strap, TAG Heuer Link w/ sculpture (after the first victory).
Schoolbag: Puma Ferrari's little red schoolbag.
Endorsement products: TAG Heuer, johnnie walker, West and Nestle Coffee.
statistics
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Number of annual champions: 1
First F 1 Grand Prix: 200 1 Australian Grand Prix
First time on the podium: 2002 Australian Grand Prix
Champion of the first race: 2003 Malaysian Grand Prix
First pole position: 2003 European Grand Prix
First World Champion: 2007 Brazil Grand Prix
F 1 Number of participants in the Grand Prix: 130
F 1 grand prix departure: 129
F 1 Number of races completed in the Grand Prix: 87
F 1 Grand Prix appearances: 53 times
F 1 Grand Prix points: 79
F 1 grand prix exits: 43 times.
F 1 Number of grand prix races: 17
F 1 number of pole positions in grand prix: 16
F 1 fastest lap time of the grand prix: 30.
F 1 number of first wins in grand prix: 6
F 1 Grand Prix cumulative points: 499
F 1 number of world champions: 1
1989 started practicing karting 1990 started to participate in karting competition 1993 won the first place in domestic karting competition.
1995 entered A and won the event for the first time; Invited to the Monaco Cup.
1996 participated in the go-kart European Series, World Championships and Nordic Championships; The Finnish national championship finished fourth in Formula One.
1997 Champion of Intercontinental A-level Finnish Championship, 4th place in Nordic Championship, participating in Grand Prix and World Championships.
1998 Finnish champion, Nordic champion, intercontinental A-level series champion, super A-level European Grand Prix runner-up Monaco Cup runner-up, ranked seventh in the world championship, but quit halfway.
1999 Finland runner-up in Formula A, super A World ChampionshipNo. 10, the first Renault Formula Winter Series champion.
British Renault Formula Champion in 2000, participated in three rounds of European Renault Formula Series and won the championship twice.
200 1 Joined Sober as a regular driver, and got 9 points, ranking 1 1.
In 2002, the driver who joined McLaren with 29 points ranked sixth in the year.
In 2003, he became a strong contender for Schumacher's defending champion, and won 9 1 point, only 2 points away from winning the runner-up that year.
In 2004, he won 65,438+0 games, started with 65,438+0 games, and finished seventh in the season with 45 points.
In 2005, he won 7 races and started at 6 races, and won the second place as a season driver with the score of 1 12.
In 2006, he started three times and finished fifth in the season with 65 points.
Joined Ferrari in 2007.
In 2007, he won six sub-station championships and won the season championship with 1 10 points.
biography
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He is one of many myths in F 1 He is an "iceman" with dark blue eyes. He is a born driver. He's Jimmy? Raikkonen, a talented driver from Finland, a snow country. As Schumacher's successor, Raikkonen is regarded as a leader in the post-Ferrari era. He is shy and quiet on the surface, but firm and persistent inside, as tough as an iceberg standing in Finland. Now let's review the growth process of "Iceman" Raikkonen. See how genius is tempered.
golden childhood
Raikkonen 1979 was born in Lapilanta, Finland. His father is a road worker and his mother is a government worker. Raikkonen has been interested in motorcycles since he was very young. He and his brother Lamy, who is two years older than him, always sneak into his father Marty's engineering car when adults are not looking, shouting and dancing.
At the age of 8, Jimmy's grandfather assembled a small go-kart for Jimmy and his younger brother Lamy, and the two little guys completed their first driving here. Grandpa went out and the two brothers followed their father Marty to work. Marty is in charge of driving heavy road construction machinery. Raikkonen and Lamy took their "roller" out of the car and drove it to help their father work hard on the road to completion. This childhood experience has benefited Raikkonen in his future racing career.
Raikkonen is very talented in sports, such as racing, skiing, ice hockey, football, running, motorcycle, golf and so on. He loves almost every sport, among which racing is undoubtedly his favorite.
1988, 10-year-old Raikkonen and his brother participated in the local children's go-karting competition. Three years later, the outstanding Raikkonen brothers joined the Finnish national karting youth group. 1993, Raikkonen's talent in racing was gradually revealed, and he won the ninth place in that year's competition. In the second year, Raikkonen beat many old players and won the second place.
Show one's edge
1995 Raikkonen began to participate in Formula One races and won the first race in one fell swoop. A year later, Raikkonen expanded his war zone to Europe and other parts of the world. He participated in many international competitions, such as Greenwich European Series, World Championships and Nordic Championships, Formula One Finland Championship, Finnish Karting Championship and European Karting Championship. By 1998, he had won almost all these competitions.
1999 In early 1999, Raikkonen represented Heywood in four Renault Formula Championship races. First of all, he got the third good result, but he couldn't take part in the last three races because of engine trouble. After signing a contract with MANOR MOTOR SPORT, he embraced all four races in the Renault Formula Winter Series.
2000 can be said to be a lucky year for Raikkonen. In this year, he won the Renault 2000 championship for the manor team. In the 10 race, young Raikkonen won seven races, including seven starts and six fastest laps. At the same time, he won two races, two starts and two fastest laps at the European Renault Formula Championship.
On the podium, Raikkonen's deep blue eyes, like ice spirits, fascinated countless fans. The "Finnish Iceman" was born!
Little anecdote
Raikkonen's first four-wheeled vehicle was built by his father with the waste from a scrap factory, but Raikkonen was not satisfied with it because it was red (interestingly, Raikkonen is now in Ferrari) and painted it black himself.
Regardless of Raikkonen's English level, F 1 industry really dare not compliment Raikkonen's oral English level, and many drivers even compare Raikkonen's "Lai language" without pronunciation and intonation to "Penguin language". In fact, Raikkonen was not very talkative since he was a child. The Finn couldn't speak until he was three years old. When I was a child, Raikkonen's parents even took him to see a child psychologist because his son didn't talk much. The doctor's diagnosis is: "Your son has a high IQ and may prefer to keep his mouth shut." As for his eloquence, Raikkonen put it this way: "I am in F 1 not for talking, but for racing."
Raikkonen was calm in the car, but sleepy before the race. In the first race of his career, 40 minutes before the start of the race, the team members were surprised to find that Raikkonen was still sleeping. When they woke him up, Raikkonen's answer was: "Let me sleep for another 5 minutes." Raikkonen won the sixth place in that competition. In addition, McLaren technicians found him sleeping on the cement isolation belt of the track, and the sun was still very strong that day.
After winning the game, Raikkonen did not make any special celebrations. He usually just waved symbolically to the audience, and at most stood on the racing car and raised his hands. Standing on the podium, Raikkonen is always fidgeting. His routine action is to turn over the brim of his hat, rub one foot against the other trouser leg, or give a thumbs-up to the team members under the stage. He won't kiss the trophy and always keep the first sip of champagne for himself.
Raikkonen withdrew from the Spanish Grand Prix because of an electronic system failure, but his teammate Massa won. Ferrari took a family photo after the race, but Raikkonen was missing. Afterwards, Raikkonen explained that he had gone back to watch the ice hockey game. "After retiring, I asked the team if I could leave early, because I wanted to go back to watch the final of the World Ice Hockey Championships in Finland, and then the team agreed, which made me feel very happy. I don't know what's wrong with this. "
Raikkonen doesn't like to talk about Schumacher, let alone compare with him. But before Raikkonen entered F/KLOC-0, Raikkonen said that he admired two drivers most, one was hakkinen and the other was Schumacher.
Raikkonen doesn't like to carry a briefcase. He will definitely carry a small bag on his back before each game. Raikkonen is willing to sign autographs for fans when there are few people, but don't touch Raikkonen's little red schoolbag casually, or he will push you away like a frightened bird.
Raikkonen likes to drink occasionally, but he thinks it's no big deal. "I am also an ordinary young man, and I have my own life. I don't know what the problem is. " Regarding the criticism of the media, Raikkonen said: "Fortunately, I don't read newspapers and magazines very much. I don't care what they say. My job is not to please everyone. I am very satisfied with myself, which is enough. "
Other people's comments on KIMI
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David Robertson (Raikkonen's agent): As long as the car is good, he is invincible.
Looking back at this time last year, everyone told us that it was a wrong decision, but the only one we trusted was Jean Todt. I trust him completely. I know his work style. He is the hardest worker in the team, so if their car can be like this year next year, Jimmy will become invincible.
Frankly speaking, Jimmy is no worse than Alonso and Hamilton. I say this not only because I am his agent, but only the best people can win the world championship. In the past, he could have won, but he often retired. If Ferrari hadn't suffered two mechanical failures this year, it would have won the championship before we arrived in Brazil.
It's a great job to adapt to the new tires and the new team, and Jimmy did a good job. Now there is an excellent British driver who will still grow, but in my opinion, he can't win the championship. Jimmy deserves the championship because he is the best driver in the second half of the season. Monaco was a turning point in his season. Although he made a mistake there, he has adapted to the tires, and since then he has become very confident. From the Canadian station, everything went smoothly. The team arranged training for Jimmy on tire problems. They are really a great team!
Ross Brawn (former Ferrari technical director): Jimmy reminds me of Michael.
I am happy for Raikkonen, because when he began to adapt to the new team, new racing car, especially the characteristics of Bridgestone tires, he encountered some troubles.
But I was deeply impressed by his cooperation with engineers, his understanding of the problem and his mastery of the situation. He reminds me of Michael, because their styles are very similar in this respect. His performance in the second half of the season was excellent.
Obviously, the changes in the winter of 2006 have brought some interference to the sustainable development of the whole team. It took everyone some time to adapt to the new system, but in the end they proved that they exceeded the company's expectations. Ferrari's motto is "Non mollare mai", which literally means "We will never give up", and they have proved it. The team will learn from its mistakes and will definitely become stronger next season.
Now Ferrari has the best drivers in F 1, and they are fully capable of building another best car.
Mclaren team CEO
Jimmy can face everything positively. What impressed me most is that he can get up quickly from where he fell, and he is a hundred times stronger than me!
About KIMI
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If Ferrari is the power of Pengpai, Raikkonen should be the agile valve; If Ferrari is a bottle of wine, Raikkonen should be the stopper of reason; If Ferrari is full of blood, Raikkonen should be a calm brain. This is how Schumacher, a German, succeeded. A touch of ice on the red is the magic weapon to win.
"I know what it means to be a world champion, which means confidence and having to do it again." In the new season, the iceman has no way out.
The double champion didn't make him change anything. Raikkonen's principle is simple. "I will never change my lifestyle." At his first press conference when he joined Ferrari, he pointed this out directly to the Italian media. Finns can't learn Italian either. "I won't go to a language school, and that's not why I joined Ferrari."
Raikkonen and Schumacher are very different. During Schumacher's first test drive in Ferrari, the Germans discussed some details with the technical team of the team until late at night. For Raikkonen, the starting point and the end point of the work are clear: entering the racing work begins and leaving the racing work ends-the rest has nothing to do with himself! Of course, this has nothing to do with dedication or not. This is Raikkonen's way. When I am new here, I will be clear about what I want to do, what responsibilities I have to bear, and be a villain in front of a gentleman.
Raikkonen and Alonso have no similarities in character, although their talents are universally recognized. Alonso has always had neat short hair, which won't affect his vision. Although the Spaniard doesn't like noisy parties very much, he behaves appropriately in every official activity of the team. Raikkonen is on the opposite side of Alonso. He is a typical party animal and likes hysterical madness.
If we have to compare them, perhaps their music hobbies are closer to their essence: Alonso, who lives in the scorching sun, likes Spanish folk songs, while Raikkonen has a soft spot for Eminem. Who nicknamed Raikkonen "Iceman"? Is there a "Mr. Calm" who likes Eminem? But Ferrari doesn't care. Raikkonen, no matter how passionate his life is, will not cause the surprise of "southern Europeans" Italians, but will cause the same feeling of "deeply caring for me". What Ferrari needs is Raikkonen to be an "ice neck", who can keep a clear head at the critical moment, make accurate calculations when the spring tide comes, keep calm at the critical moment, and let the passion burst out most powerfully to achieve the goal.
The difference between Raikkonen and Alonso can be best illustrated by the 2005 newberg Forest Circuit, which Ferrari has already seen. At that time, Raikkonen led all the way, and at most, his advantage was as much as 20 seconds. But the Finns continue to set speed records crazily. Strong braking and sharp turning make the round wheels sharp and angular. Raikkonen never slowed down when entering the corner and never cut smoothly, which also means that the suspension system of the car must be "strong" enough. At the moment when the finish line has entered the line of sight, the right front suspension of the car burst and the right wheel flew out. However, when talking about his driving style, Raikkonen looked indifferent: "We must win him (Alonso) and we need more points."
Of course, geniuses can be arrogant. In the autumn of 2000, before Sauber introduced Raikkonen to F 1, Finns only participated in 23 Renault Formula races. Raikkonen's first appearance was at Mujero circuit, and the car he got was 600 horsepower, which was the strongest. "He only drove a few laps, and I knew what I got-a talented driver who never met in a hundred years!" Pete. When I recall Raikkonen's first impression of him in the future, I always feel excited to dig out the treasure! Raikkonen became the official driver of Sauber on 200 1, and a year later, he became hakkinen's successor at McLaren. Ferrari knows Raikkonen's personality like the back of his hand and appreciates it. As the leader of F 1 team, Ferrari needs to keep the most essential thing of motor racing and its own distinctive personality, that is, speed and passion. In the world of F 1, the small motorcade that plays the role of subversive can do its best, but it can only be the result. But Ferrari can't. Winning is very important, but it is not enough. You must win beauty and create miracles. Only in this way can we keep our attraction. If you look at the Spanish football giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, you will understand why Raikkonen is Ferrari's favorite number one driver. Because only his extreme personality and strong personal charm can meet this requirement.
Ferrari CEO Jean? Todd said that although it is difficult to compare the talents of Raikkonen and Alonso, he thinks that the character of the former is more suitable for Ferrari. "In the past five years, Jimmy has always been regarded as one of the best drivers. I will never understand those who will be disappointed with his performance in the first half of the season. " Raikkonen's style hasn't really changed for any reason since the first moment he landed in F 1. Like his greedy grab for engine power, his psychological quality is amazing. Former McLaren team doctor Kinsa once said: "Even if the game is disastrous, his smile will still be as charming as when he won the game." He can completely erase the memory of failure. As far as people I have met are concerned, many people have excellent sense of space, but Raikkonen's perception of three-dimensional space is undoubtedly the most outstanding. But when the reporter asked Raikkonen this question, the Finn just said coldly, "He is just a team doctor." . He knows nothing about racing cars. "
In the 2007 season, the smoke dispersed, and Raikkonen had a brand-new feeling. He needs time to get used to the new car. "The cockpit is a bit strange. There are some innovations in the car. We don't have a traction control system, so the car will be difficult to control in the rain." After winning the championship for Ferrari, Raikkonen still needs to completely conquer Maranello: in the post-Schumacher era, Finns are the key to winning the red vault. "I can still stay at Ferrari for two years. If I continue to be happy during this period, I will stay here. " Raikkonen and tailor-made F2008 are about to embark on the journey of defending their titles. In the past 10 years, no world champion has failed to defend his title for the first time, and Raikkonen certainly doesn't want to be such a first person.