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Kimi Raikkonen’s overall F1 Salary hits the $300m mark

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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 PlaceEspoo, Finland
Father’s NameMatti Raikkonen
Mother’s NamePaula Raikkonen
Star SignLibra
Net Worth$250 Million
Salary
Age45
Date of Birth17 October 1979
Height (cm)1.75m (5′ 8″)
Weight (kg)70kg
NationalityFinnish
F1 Debut2001
TeamsSauber (2001), McLaren (2002-2006), Ferrari (2007-2009) (2014-2018), Lotus (2012-2013), Alfa Romeo (2019-2021), Trackhouse Racing (2022-2023)
F1 Race Wins21
F1 Pole Positions18
F1 Championship Wins1
F1 podiums103
GirlfriendsMinttu Raikkonen (married 2016-), Jenni Dahlman (married 2004-2014)
EndorsementsSingha, 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. Find out the Top 50 Richest F1 Drivers Of All Time.

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

Kimi Raikkonen’s net worth has crossed the $250m landmark. He is one of the F1 drivers to have earned $50 m salary during his racing days. Kimi Raikkonen’s overall F1 salary stands at $320m.

Kimi Raikkonen during his Ferrari days (Imago)

With various endorsements and sponsorships, the Finnish has a massive net worth of $250 million in 2024. 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.

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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.

Kimi Raikkonen topped the timing sheets on the second day of the 2020 winter test (Getty)

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. Kimi Raikkonen has earned more than $10 million through brand deals and his average endorsement deal stands at $1m per year.

Sergio Perez FAQs

What is the age and date of birth of Kimi Raikkonen?
Kimi Raikkonen is 45 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 for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro in 2007
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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