Farewell To A Legend: Kimi Raikkonen Reflects On His Memorable Career | Beyond The Grid F1 Podcast
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ธ.ค. 2021
- In this week's episode of Beyond The Grid, we are joined by the one and only, Kimi Raikkonen. Kimi joins host Tom Clarkson to chat all things 'The Iceman', looks back on his career, and what the future holds.
Key Topics:
7:42 - Formula Renault
9:04 - The early years: Kimi's first Grand Prix at 21 in the Sauber
10:30 - Mugello Sept 2000 - first test in F1 car
13:10 - Kimi on success before his first retirement
14:19 - Tyre wars and his performance in the McLaren 2005/06 and Ferrari in 07
23:22 - Winning his first grand prix (Malaysia 2003)
25:36 - Favourite car (2005 Mclaren)
28:48 - Favourite engine
31:22 - Biggest differences between McLaren and Ferrari
36:20 - Fastest teammates rundown..
48:13 - Who do you owe the most to in your career? (Mark Arnall contributes)
56:30 - On retirement, his legacy and the future
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I will never forget his dnf in Monaco. Were he walked from the car to his boat
His boat: "One more toy"
@@brancofreitas13 One more toy
And should've won the championship that year 😥
He's a living legend also for these things. I don't think anybody else would have done it, but he just left and went relaxing
That was legendary. Imagine seeing it today. The race is on and in the middle of the broadcast you see one of the drivers chilling in a tub without a shirt with friends and drincs.
Absolutely love how Kimi can't stop talking when he starts about his kids. This man really only cares about his family and nothing else.
Toretto approves.
@GT012345tube he didn't speak about anything with the same twinkle that he did with his kids.
@@asudebate3009 Sad Kimi has favorites over some of his kids than seb, gio and grosjean 😒.
58:43 for those wondering
@@CurryNearMe thank you so much lol
The legend himself. It’s hard to think that literally 4 days later he will race his last race. Kiitos Kimi.
Kiitos Kimi. Kiitos❤️
Literally 🥴
i know i'm voting kimi as driver of the day this weekend, he deserves a great farewell after all these incredible years!
Edit: We did it!! We will leave you alone now Kimi 💔
Those who don't vote him DOTD can't be my friends anymore
Driver of the day is voted by fans ? Can I vote ?
@JedStrogan I am a fan, I started watching it this year. So idk much about the voting thing
im gonna have 20 incognito Tabs open just to see him as DOTD. It worked with Vettel at Monaco and Baku so hopes are high.
@@theaverageenjoyer9364 how does one vote ?
Kimi was fighting prime Schumi, prime Nando, young Lewis and had wins during the Seb/RB dominance (3rd in 2012) dude has a CV like very few.
He definitely deserves another wdc but he was just un lucky
@@lukasb270 The past 10 years, pretty much everyone was unlucky, as no cars were competitive. Red bull owned the game from 2010 - 2013, and Mercedes ever since.
@@LS-Moto Well, but at least one additional WDC he deserved was far earlier, in 2003. People say also 2005, but that was not so obvious. I will miss Kimi, but on the other hand, when i see how happy he is right now knowing he will be able to focus on family, make me feel ok about him retiring. For me he is not only a driver i was cheering for, but really unique personality, which i believe that was not really understood by many.
I'd argue that he also fought the Merc dominance. The second driver is very important in a championship charge, and even though they never managed to come out on top, his and Seb's attempts in 2017 and 18 were still a hard fight and Kimi was not insignificant then, even if it was just that one win.
He beat them all often in inferior machinery
Interviews Kimi.
One of the longest episodes. Ironic.
Great episode right! Maybe because he talks so slow.
Bro when is DBZA coming back?😭
bwoaah will finally get the drink when this is over
I honestly expected the video to end at 0:22 after he said "Everything comes to an end at some point"
guess he had alot to say in the end xD
“A title looks better in paper than it actually affects anything significant in your life”. You gotta love that about Kimi. Feet on the ground and shoots down any attempt to overly glamorize F1 or himself.
Hope everybody comes together and votes Kimi driver of the day Sunday 🤜🤛
He’s clear of penalty merchant crashstappen….
How do you vote ?
@@fatfrankthepeteacher4535 Mate I don’t understand you. In some comments you call Hamilton Fraudmilton and in others you call Verstappen Crashstappen
@@f1m795 Just trying to seek attention
@@madmax-xw6ft Agreed.
An hour of Kimi talking? Is this real life?
Fraudmilton is a danger to other drivers. Should be disqualified in my book….
@@fatfrankthepeteacher4535 This is TH-cam not Twitter go away.
@@fatfrankthepeteacher4535 crashstappen has entered the chat😄
@@fatfrankthepeteacher4535 true but not disqualified, put him in a tractor ez
@@pm_t4738 mazespin has spun around
Let's appreciate how historic this is, we got Kimi talking for more than 1h.
Plenty of drinks
@@bl41ck97 😆😆😆
Took 20 years of racing to get an hours worth of chat. XD
🅱️iblical scenes
Actually his fysiologist or whatever talked for a solid 15 minutes there so it wasn't all kimi .-.
i’m going to vote him as driver of the day, old ice man gonna be out on the block one last time
me too
How to vote for a driver during race?
Everyone has to :)
@@MukulKumar-pn1sk you have to go to official website for doin it
Me too
He may only has 1 WDC title, but he has won the most important award in the sport, he won the hearts of the audience through his racing and down-to-earth personality.
There was no sugarcoating of his words. He's straightforward and he does not have the patience for hollow questions that is being asked all the time. No activism from him either.
He races hard and fair, and that was all everyone wanted from any driver frankly.
Kimi Raikkonen "Iceman" should be remembered firstly for his great skills, a very fast driver, who was not afraid to go in the duel and drive next to other on the curve, was great in the rain.
And his personality is unique and just GREAT. Thank you Kimi for all.
above all he's a clean driver (unlike some people these days)
@@sharlesleglerc cough Verstappen cough
@@Nicoj1 j
Everyone needs to vote for Kimi as driver of the day for his last drive
How do you vote
@@ryancusimano5892 Official site F1
Yes
Why not just vote for the driver of the day?
The most authentic person in F1. Speaks his mind and speaks with so much wisdom. Am glad his kids are gonna have more time with him & his mum & wife will not have to worry each time he races. He deserves the rest and time with loved ones after 20 years of racing memories. Thanks Kimi.
His authenticity is what I love most. I see as similar sort of thing in many Finns which is why the country is quite intriguing to me. They just do their thing and don’t seem to have the need to put on a likeable face for the cameras. I love that!
Vote kimi for driver of the day to thank him for all these years with him
"It doesnt really change you, it changes how people look at you" made perfect sense to me kimi!
The iceman will be truly missed. He was a Finnish legend like Mika
Tom Clarkson deserves a Pulitzer Prize for getting Kimi to speak for an entire hour!
Raikkonen is Probably one of the most Significant Drivers in F1 that will forever leave a Sign to the Future Generations , never forget Iceman ❤💪
"I know what im doing, shut up" - Kimi
Gloves steering wheel gloves gloves tell him to get me my steering wheel - Kimi the ice man Raikkonen
@@jorgemartinchampion2024 The Rare times Kimi speaks , He is always Right
@@pietrosal9629 j
F1 without Kimi is like MotoGP without Rossi or Football without Messi/Ronaldo, or Alonso without the space
Solid Comment. +1
Always you must leave the space!!
You know it’s an end of an era, when kimi sits and gives a hour long interview
A lil' bit frightening tbh
When he crashed on to the scene, I knew he was something special. Probably one of the greatest natural talents ever seen in the sport. In a better car he could have easily won three, four WDC. Later on he just coasted on his natural ability. The reason he could stay in the sport for so long is probably because he didn't really care much about it but always seamed to somehow do the job that was required from him.
goodbye ice man, you have forever changed the sport in more ways than a mere fan like me can imagine :'(
Literally grew up with Kimi Raikkonen. He's not my favorite driver but I've been watching him for 20 years now and it's weird saying goodbye. Makes me feel old 😆 In recent years he seems more upbeat and talkative. He's thawed out a bit, but he'll always be the iceman. Thanks for the memories Kimi 🏁
Ok Lewis
"I KNOW MY LIFE" :- Kimi
those words will only come out of an wise man who knows what he is doing.
Kimi will be missed for a long time
GRAZIE MILLE KIMI! STILL THE LAST FERRARI WORLD CHAMPION! WE'LL MISS YOU!
This was fantastic, this sport will undeniably miss this man. Makes me proud to be Finnish and named after this legend. Thank you for this interview, I still remember watching so many of these amazing races. Brazil 2007 is just unforgettable. Truly the end of an era, thank you Kimi.
Imagine being named Kimi. Guaranteed success
Brazil 2007 will always remain in my heart as one of the most memorable races that I have watched...one of the best drives from all three in the last few years
Grazie kimi ❤
The racing world is watching two of the greatest to ever do it walk away. GRAZIE VALE GRAZIE KIMI
Clear of fraudmilton. That guy can’t even drive in a straight line….
Let’s just ignore @Fat Frank The Pe Teacher and continue the comments about Kimi
@@f1m795 yeah just enjoy the era while it lasts
Obrigado Kimi for all the memories. :)
KIMI dragged an 18month old car in 2003 to a championship says it all
Without any driver DRS just pure and raw speed
They gave him the drink and he used it to speak more than he ever has in his life. What a legend! Future Driver of the Day right here.
It's unbelievable how down to earth He is after a career like that. One of the things that put him above so many others.
Kimi is a legend!!! We need drivers like him ,fast , clear driving, fair and without fake faces. If F1 keeps supporting rich daddy's boys and managers drivers the magic will finish
For as long as I have seen the sport, The iceman has been there to entertain not just me, but millions of other people. I will be incredibly emotional to see him leave F1. He is one of the best there ever was. Grande Kimi.
Truly the people's racer. Humble in victory and defeat, one of the greatest of all time. You will be missed Kimi!
Amazing how all these drivers had some involvement with Renault in their junior years. Renault deserves more credit for it's support in motorsport.
Raikkonen-McLaren was such a great combination.
I did hope he could sign for Red Bull after his 2 years in Lotus. I believe that could have been another great combination.
Legend of this sport.
All fans will miss u.
Great Interview by Tom Clarkson. In 2003 what you did in that year old Mclaren was nothing short of extraordinary. In 2005 you were by far the fastest racer (not just the car). Ferrari were mad to let you go in 2009 and long may they remember you as their last WDC.! despite your gracious best wishes to them. Your feel for the tyres at Lotus was exceptional to put the team where it was. You have been much maligned by certain figures in the press (we see & hear all their lies & snide remarks you ignore) and despite this your fans will never forget you, because you are not only an exceptional & fair racer, but an honest & genuine person. Best Wishes for your future.
Tom is a great interviewer and Kimi is a great guest.
Shame they had construction in the background with trucks beeping, unreal
The man, the myth, the legend! You will be missed Iceman!
Kimi has such a self deprecating personality. I think this must be a very Finnish quality, and as a Canadian, we appreciate this.
What an era we've had...I'm a moto gp fan but I've been constantly following f1 too...we also just send off our Legend The Doctor Valentino Rossi and I know Kimi was also a great character in this sport so he'll be missed.....one of the greatest Era in sports (every sports) is almost at the end..what a journey it has been ..thank you all the Legends...
Seriously what a journey these two legends have had. It is going to be weird watching the grids without the two of them. A big part of our younger days, gone!
@@TheLorddrifter yeah man....🥲
Kimi actually speaking more than 10 words ? 🔥🔥
Last interview on F1 carreer 😂😂😂
Kimi should be added as a synonym for fast, as a mark of respect to the man. Him from 2003 to 2007 was something else. Those who drool over Max today should watch those races.
Different machinery and tyres. Räikkönen was lightening quick in those years but we can't deny that Verstappen has been very fast since his debut in F1.
@@iamwhatiam5091 He’s young, I hope he develops into a fair and fast racer. Vettel wasn’t shy of taking risk during his redbull formative years but has since become a fair racer. That’s all Max needs.
@@tahaaltaf7232 Max is a fair racer. He’s also a gritty racer and he will push it to the limit.
@@mamavswild Fair racer xDD Cmon.
I don't want Hamilton or Verstappen to win in Abu Dhabi, I need Kimi to win!
Then let’s hope for both of them to DNF 😏
@@afifkiryu94 Lol, however could that happen :D
We need at least 10 DNFs
@@afifkiryu94 then Max would be WDC still I think
A Kimi win and Seb and Nando on the podium. End of an era before the new regulations come in.
The most unique driver I ever came across.A true icon and legend and gentlemen.Won't the same without him.
My favorite memory of kimi I will never forget was in the final laps of the 2018 French GP, where he overtook ricciardo for 3rd and went onto the podium. For me it was the most special because the overtake happened right in front of me with my mom and dad!
Glad you got to witness the greatness that is Kimi Raikkonen. One of the best ever to grace the sport.
40k views in one hour! Says it all really. One of the most popular F1 drivers ever, a unique personality and a great talent behind the wheel of a racing car. Farewall Kimi, and thanks for the entertainment.
The iceman 🥶
Tom has probably provided the greatest Kimi interview in history. And due to the fact Tom isn't a kid this is extremely impressive, atleast the longest😅
Gonna miss him. On and off track. Kiitos Kimi.
I can't even imagine Formula 1 without him! gonna listen to this tomorrow when I'll have time to be sad and cry :( thank you Kimi, you'll always be a Legend for most of us!
Just hearing him speak so much about F1 makes me tear up. You can tell the passion he had for this sport! Thanks for everything Kimi!
What a legend!
"maybe because I've always been myself" yes Kimi that's exactly it.
One presenter once said "we all admire Michael or Lewis' titles but deep down we all want to be Kimi Raikkonen" I think that sums him up pretty well
Kiitos Kimi, Formula 1 will miss you
McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus, AlfaRomeo, James Hunt helmet, Kimi is classic.
Williams
RedBull Petronas
He is the reason I started following this sport. Thanks Kimi for these 19 years and the many memories! A great driver, a unique person and a loving father!
This podcast should be sent to space as Kimi represent no bs, down to earth man ! My favourite driver, WHAT A LEGEND !
It's incredible that they've managed to make an hour long podcast with Kimi!
I haven't been watching f1 that long, but when I saw Kimi's character I knew then and there he would be my favorite driver ever.
Kiitos Kimi!
Raced against 3 generations of Schumacher's and 2 Verstappen's, Kiitos Kimi Räikkönnen!
VOTE Kimi for driver of the day this weekend
Bwoah! Thank you Kimi for a chilling legendary career.
Kimi is real sigma of formula 1. True legend of sports with cool and clear attitude !!! Will miss you kimi !!!!!!!
Fascinating that he and Alonso (the oldest guys on the grid whom have been with 4 different teams) both mentioned the variety in the mentality of each team based on their nationality.
Raikkonen is one of the true greats, should have had two more titles to his name
”This has never been my life”. Thats probably the reason he has been drving for so long. It hasnt taken such a toll on him I`d guess. Well, it is a hobby for him.
The man. The myth. The ice man. The legend.
Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE needs to vote him driver of the day on Sunday
Agreed. We need to start a petition before Sunday!
@@zach-ipsf1 Agreed.
Yes sir!
Verstappen fans: "No, no we don't think we will."
@@zach-ipsf1 Geezus Christ -- the driver vote is functionally better than a petition, why would you add another step?!
I know your name is regrettably 'Zach' but that's hardly an excuse.
Kimi keeps it real. No drama. No BS. Just pure love for the sport. Going to miss this legend on the grid!
He better be Driver of the Day
My heart is bleeding after obtained information, that Kimi is ending his career. Such an outstanding driver! I will never forget three key moments in his career. Firstly, his DNF in Monaco in 2006, when he went straight to his friends boat ("Just One More Toy"). Secondly, Baku 2017 ("Hey, gloves and steering wheel! Tell somebody to give it to me! Move on!"). Thirdly, his last win in United States on 21st of October 2018. I was watching this Grand Prix together with my father (86 y.o.). We've been crying at that time! Kiitos koko sydämestäni, Kimi, mahdollisuudesta seurata ilmiömäistä uraasi Formula 1:ssä. Kiitos!
♥️♥️♥️, from Finland 😌 And so wholesome to hear your race experience with your dad ☺️ Best wishes for you! - Samu Mähönen
@@piuthemagicman Paljon kiitoksia! ☺️ Olen erittäin iloinen tuestanne! ☺️ Välitän nämä kauniit terveiset isälle.♥️ Anteeksi, että puhun huonoa suomea. Kymmenen vuotta sitten asuin ja työskentelin Tukholmassa. Minulla oli paljon työkavereita töissä - suomalaisia. Opin heiltä tämän kauniin kielen. Ole hyvä, älä huoli siitä, että Kimi on lopettanut uransa tänään. Loppujen lopuksi mikään ei voi kestää ikuisesti. Kun yksi ura päättyy, toinen todennäköisesti alkaa. Sumuinen, mutta muistan edelleen mahtavan Miki Hakkisen uran. Erityisesti pidin hänestä. Sitten tuli Kimi, joka oli niin mahtava ja joka antoi meille niin paljon häikäiseviä tunteita. Olen vakuuttunut, että Suomen suuri kansa tulee yllättämään moottoriurheilun maailman useammin kuin kerran! ☺️ Tervehdin Herraa ja lähetän parhaat toiveeni, paljon terveyttä, onnea, rakkautta ja unelmien täyttymystä! ♥️♥️♥️, both from Poland and Switzerland.
I have been an F1 fan for only a short time but Kimi quickly became a favorite of mine. Love his sense of humor.
This conversation is a dream. Can't belive I can hear kimi speaking for an hour straight... Sorry, I'm really emotional now... This guy has been an important image in my childhood. Bye, Kimi. Thank you, immensely.
Votação para o piloto do dia Kimi
De acordo
Sigo com o relator
Vamos a isso!! 💪 .. 😎
The most I have ever heard him talk. Enjoy your time with the family
Congratulations to Kimi on his amazing career, and also a big thanks to him for sharing his time, to give us a few more memories and laughs.
VOTE HIM DRIVER OF THE DAY THIS SUNDAY!!
he deserves it :)
This is it in Abu Dhabi on Sunday! The end of Kimi racing in Formula 1 . I think a lot of fans will miss him including me.
i was 5 when kimi joined f1. watched f1 with my dad these days and was a schumacher fan. but boy, kimi was the one i identified the most in my childhood. a young gun challenging the goat just because he likes racing. went to races in a gorilla costume so people wont recognize him. he was the perfect example of an ice cold racer. One last ride at F1, I hope seeing him from time to time on TV though he doenst like media. legend
Became my favorite driver right after Mika. So long legend. There will never be another
He should be on the grid in 2022...
The fact he took an outdated McLaren in 2003 to the final round of the title, still amazes me.
His decision. If he doesn't want to race, that's his choice.
He's lost his driving magic though.
Nah, that collision with Vettel kind of showed it's probably time. It's the right time to bow out.
@@ab8jeh No. That collision was Seb's fault too. Watch it again. Kimi could have made the corner. Not clear cut at all.
@@ciaronsmith4995 completely not Vettel's fault. Kimi brake tested him.
After 20 years, this guy's still special (in reference to James Allen's quote from early on in Kimi's career).
This podcast is the best thing in F1 after the races.
Incredible chat, he seemed so open to talk about him :) a great great legend from our sport
Will always remember back in 2002 when my dad introduced me to F1 as I was 6, I looked at the grid and picked the most beautiful car in my very young eyes and it was his, I never regretted my choice !
So many emotions you brought me Kimi, I will never forget your 2005 and 2007 championships it was pure masterclass, sadly I will never be able to watch you live in F1 but I followed the most part of all your Grand Prix and even kept in touch with your great 2 seasons in Rally and NASCAR. What a career, wow! If Robin or Rihanna appear on the grid in 20 years, I definitely know who I’ll be rooting for !!
Thanks Kimi ♥️
We will never forget the iceman. The first driver to make me fall in love with F1 in his mclaren.
Whats been the most difficult and hardest thing in your 20 year Formula 1 career?
Kimi: This interview!
Kimi's response to the opening question crystallised why he's been so popular with fans around the world. The hapless journalist asked a cringe worthy question brimming with infantile hyperbole... and Kimi politely treated it with the contempt it deserved. The world needs more stars like Kimi.
Kimi's brilliance as a driver always shone through brightly when responding to his engineers mid race when it was quite obvious he already knew what they were trying to tell him about and had been known for shutting the radio off or not responding as it was distracting to him .His responses were hilarious and I think the race engineers thought he didn't understand.Leave me alone, I know what I am doing!
Legendary kimi.
Man of few words.
Enjoy your retirement top lad!
When he says I wouldn't change a single thing in my F1 career even championship, that statement says it all, he is retiring in peace hanging his boot with head held high satisfied with all he has achieved. Even in today's days when I think about my teenage memories when I fell in love with F1, I still wish that KR had a more reliable car with Mclaren, then he would have been retiring with more championships than 1. But he says he wouldn't change a thing! Farewell KR, not sure without KR joining the grid next season I am following F1 for a while, of course, the sport is larger than any sportsman!! but unable to imagine F1 even without KR.
i can't believe i just heard kimi talking for 1 hour straight
what a blessing
Vote him diver of the day no matter what
I had to giggle a little bit :D Diver 🤿
He knows what he is doing! Enjoy more time with your family Kimi!
I hope to see his son Robin in the future winning in F1!
Based on what he said we may see Rianna
Imagine he's coaching his son or daughter, "Just point the steering wheel on where you want to go. That would help"
The best of all time. My hero, Kimi is like a member of my family for me.
He gave me so many emotions !!!
I love Kimi's attitude towards racing, I wish every driver took his approach.
It's gonna be sad to see him leave the sport ;-;
dont remember kimi as a meme, remember his as a legend, a skilled driver, who made daring overtakes, farewell kimi, looks like you got your drink too early.
Every Kimi’s answer is 100% honest and genuine. Nothing is said to sound nice or politically correct. Pure race driver for 20 years! Absolutely deserves the respect he has from us all! Sunday’s driver of the day vote is a must!
He and Mika were my favorites. These two are legends.
Such a inspiration. Farewell kimi.