Former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Räikkönen, affectionately known as the “Iceman,” is proving that retirement is just another lap in his unpredictable career. Since stepping away from the F1 grid in 2021, the Finnish star has kept fans hooked with surprise appearances, new ventures, and a personality that’s as refreshingly blunt as ever.
Räikkönen’s career is the stuff of motorsport legend. Bursting into F1 in 2001 with Sauber, he quickly rose through the ranks, driving for McLaren before claiming his crowning achievement — the 2007 World Championship with Ferrari. With 21 Grand Prix victories and over 100 podiums, his on-track skill was matched only by his off-track charm, defined by an ice-cool demeanor and iconic one-liners that became fan favorites.
Since hanging up his racing gloves, Räikkönen has dabbled in NASCAR, hinted at motorsport advisory roles, and even taken time to enjoy family life away from the relentless pace of Formula 1. Yet, true to form, he remains unpredictable — sometimes vanishing from public view, only to reappear at racing events or in cryptic social media posts that send his fanbase into a frenzy.
For Räikkönen, life after Formula 1 isn’t about chasing headlines — they seem to find him naturally. Whether on the track, in the paddock, or simply living life his way, the Iceman’s legacy is still very much alive.
Because with Kimi, one thing has always been certain: you never quite know what’s coming next.