Fun fact. When Sebastian Vettel entered Formula 1, he was despised by other drivers and many within the paddock because of his age and lack of experience. According to Seb, Kimi Raikkonen (along with Timo Glock) were the only ones who welcomed and made him feel he belonged in the sport, because Kimi got the same [lack of] welcome and support when he joined. What a legend.
@@wahyudyatmika5119 In a different video, someone commented that Kimi Raikkonen's entire career in Formula One is a Thug Life video... and that's really accurate. Man's gangsta as shit.
We ain’t gonna find such a complete racer ever again. Such a talent with an ice cool zero bs personality and the habit of overtaking and defending in such a clean manner is so unique to him. There are multiple champions but a racer with all these qualities in one is once in a lifetime occurrence. Miss Kimi❤
@@refreshed_galaxy just no. They might have both had the same shit engine, but ARR were barely better then Williams and Haas. Their aero package was and is absolute dogshit.
Raikonnen’s best moment for me was Monaco 2005, where he missed the pit stop during safety car, and within 15 laps he opened a 35 second lead so he could pit and keep the lead when he exited the pits. What a legend
Kimi 2005 was really great stuff. If that s**t-box of a Mclaren would have been reliable he would have come out on top. Because back then, he was the class of the field, yeah, that includes Alonso too. Don't look at the 2014 season, in another turd of car, he didn't had a chance, Ferrari just would not allow him to beat "their boy". To be honest, I still don't understand why Kimi went back to Ferrari in 2014, after they basically fired him to make place for the other guy. I guess he just didn't give a f**k
@@Yuggoth87 Räikkönen would have won both, 2003 and 2005, if McLaren had been able to build a car just a little bit more reliable. Remember that 2003 card was pretty much a D-version of the 2002 car which Räikkönen still dragged to be a contender. That itself was a feat of mastery.
@@Zamppa86 As long as i love Kimi and I dont like Ferrari...2003 it's unlikely. He had the consistency, but still Schumacher managed to ramp up 5 or 6 wins, season wise. The McLarens 3 in total. Still, a guy like him with only 1 WDC is a sin, and a statement of how much of a grueling and unforgiving sport motorsport his. Despite wat Hamilton's haters say "blah blah is the car"
@@Yuggoth87 He lost with 2 points, despite driving a year-old car that (quite literally) had a reliability issue almost every 2 races. 2003 is pretty damn probable.
If you're talking about Monaco 2006 you need to edit that reply. It wasn't crashing out . He didn't crash out but had his heat shield blow up, so dnf due to technical issues. His car failed him. But it was so funny to see the camera follow him at times across the whole journey to get to his yacht after at least 15 minutes of walking. That and him going to buy some icecream as well.
That was a technical DNF he didnt crash, but it was still Epic. not only did he walk to the Yacht. He cracked open i beer, if i remember correctly, and started partying. That's RESPECT in my book.
@@Amer1kop no it is falsyfing facts, and that is only normal in 'murica. It is important no "alternative facts" are created here. So, if the truth is too complicated to handle ... let other people do the talking. It is semantics, when it is semantics - in this case it was not semantics but simply putting a rumour or lie into the world that could damage a reputation.
@@Amer1kop Crashing would mean be hit the wall or something, but it was his engine started smoking so not the same thing. Calling it DNF would be valid for both cases though.
The thing I respect about Kimi the most is that he's both incredibly fast and a clean racer. He never did any dirty moves on track or got into off track politics, and is always praised by those who worked with him. Even after Ferrari sacked him in 2009 Kimi never said a bad word about them, which allowed him to return to the team later. That kind of attitude is really refreshing in a sport where so many other top drivers are always mired in some controversy or another.
Met him twice and he is literally the coolest guy ever. He isn't that zero fucks the media portray him to be. He speaks little but the presence is so warming and welcoming.
Okay, care to tell us how you managed to meet him? Not that im questioning if you did, but i truly want meet the guy, i saw him on the paddock, i was there when he first won in Malaysia 2003. Im a McLaren fan, and seriously the joy watching him on the podium was just, OMG.
@@ajstyles5704 I met him in Singapore twice, where I live. Once was from a private meet and greet ferrari event, back in 2009 the other when he was in Alfa Romeo but it was along the hotels prior to entry into the circuit park. I didn't come up like a huge fan although I was. Managed to converse a little during the Alfa Romeo year, 2019 and I think that was when he was the nicest I've seen him other than what the sport media portrayed. Really cool experience and always grateful.
@nenadmitrovic3469 Everybody in Finland is like Kimi. We dont talk to strangers without vodka on our veins. Talking nothing meaningfull is highly discouraged on our culture. If you have Finnish friend who does not talk to you a single word in extended weekend hunting/fishing trip means only that he is satisfied and enjoyed the trip highly. When we talk, its 1000 deeper than small talk.
"Kimi! Who do you think will win this race? There is a lot of speculation going on but i want to get your unique insights!" "The fastest driver normaly wins if he does everything right"
my favourite young kimi story was when he had a Traction Control failure in Monaco 2001 but insisted on being sent back out after they’d fixed it, being multiple laps down, in a car without the traction control that compensated for its tail happiness, he still managed to set the fifth fastest time on the day the dude just had so much car control it was insane
Kimi summed up to me is Belgium 2002 where he freaked everyone out by flooring it through a wall of exploded engine and smoke. No fear, no hesitation, he just went for it
Oh, yeah, I remember that. I don't understand much about F1 or any racing, but at that moment I thought "wow, not many people would dare to do it like that!".
I have seen some footage where he explained that he could see a trail of oil going over to the right and so he knew to stay left. Sure enough the broken down car was stopped on the right off the track. Not stupid at all really.
One thing I will always remember about Kimi is how clean he was as a sportsman. He always gave others space on the track, and his overtakes and defensive manouvres were always fair.
Kimi is what got me into F1 at the age of 6. My parents weren't fans, and we'd just moved, but as Finns, they set up a couch and the tv just to watch the final round in 07. I remember the Finnish commentary at the chequered flag, and the pride I felt even though I hadn't even heard of F1 before. Even the front page news the next day on every newspaper.
Similar here, Kimi got me into F1 at the age of 6, but there was no finland and the will to watch F1 came after i viewed a magazine after Australia '13 The next race i saw was the multi 21 scandal
Same, but from his Top Gear interview. I already liked cars, obviously, but he just seemed so hilarious so I started watching. I haven’t missed a race since and I went to Canada in 2019 so I could say I saw him race.
I like how everyone pretend nobody knows how good kimi was and for his age still is, ofcourse he will be remembered for both his radios and his driving skill.
@@snonsig2688 What are you on about ? DTS came in 2019 not 2013 , also actual F1 fans actually go back , watch and learn the history even if they started watching in 2020 unlike DTS fans.
I heard a countryman of mine, that worked for years as engineer in F1 and worked with Kimi saying that if he just got into F1 a few years sooner, when the cars were simpler, he would’ve won 5 or 6 championship because he is a genius in pure driving but he struggles a bit with these modern features and bunch of buttons the cars have today.
@@BuzzedtheTower I agree. People tend to say if he had won 2003 and 2005, he wouldn't have joined Ferrari in 2007 and won the title there. But let's be honest, Hamilton as a rookie wouldn't stand a chance in the same car against Prime Kimi in literally his car.
@@ares1670 Plus Vettel said that if they had to drive random cars at the circuits or something like that, Kimi would always win because of his natural feel for the car. And I agree. Kimi and those tires just worked. He was stomping Alonso when his McLaren was decent and not acting like a grenade
Probably due to his inexperience in junior formulas, Kimi has always had a relatively small performance window. He needs a certain balance of the car and tyres to be at his peak, and he does not care to play the politics needed to get the car built his way. But when he got that car, he was one of the fastest drivers of all time. Absolutely untouchable. And for the fact that he truly did not care to play the "game," drove what he was given, and always treated F1 as just one part of his life, his success and title are all the more important.
Very good point. Didnt think about but yup he wasnt a game player or did the politics. Just showed up and drove and you are correct that probably was abit detrimental to his career BUT it speaks to him, and Im sure he'd not do it any differently
One of the more underrated Kimi moments was at Interlagos this year, where he started from the pit lane and finished twelfth, which while outside of the points is a fantastic performance when you think about it.
This deserves more upvotes. He was always fighting hard but fair. Never a dirty driver. In a way he might be the last gentleman racer, i can't think of another one.
When Romain was asked if Alonso or Kimi was faster (he raced against both) he said "in qualifying Alonso slightly faster, in the race Kimi always finds a way to go fast" I think that says enough
People today don´t realize how extraordinary Kimi is behind the wheel of a car. Great driver and great personality. I think the whole paddock will miss him a lot, a true legend of this sport!
As Romain put it in the interview with Nico, Kimi always found the way to get to you and overtake you. If this isn't the trademark of a great driver then I don't know what else is
I think it is the same with Alonso. People only know "GP2 engine" , "A Yoke" and "Alonso is toxic lol" oh and now they say "Rookie haha" when they don't know his legendary driving
@@H-Real_8 actually I see a pattern there: Alonso was hated by many during his Renault years, but then when he went to Ferrari everyone loved him. Vettel was hated by many during his Red Bull years, but when he went to Ferrari everyone loved him. But both have always been awesome drivers
@@taccus3990 Alonso certainly put up the attitude that made people hate him. He was rather temperamental to put it nicely. He's changed a lot since then, and now he's attained a sort of "grandpa Fernando" status on the grid.
Putting aside all the memes, Kimi was absolutely amazing driver in 2000’s, as well in Lotus for two years, with couple of starlight performances in later stages of his career. He was fast, but fair and clean, and that is something that is not usually seen. He is also a really good guy, told by almost every driver, engineer or mechanic in all 20 years of him racing. And last but not least, he is genuinely honest and sincere, unlike many characters in F1 world. Enjoy your retirement Iceman, We love you!
Kimi Raikkonen in McLaren and with Michelin tires was an absolute monster, one of the fastest drivers F1 has ever seen. It's a matter of shame that all the tributes so far from F1 and media in general have all circled around Kimi's funny radio moments. Guess you have to be British in F1 to be appreciated.
Put Kimi in a top notch car and he would still get on the podium even nowadays. This man has always been a hecking rocket, he would have driven anything he had in his hand like a fighter jet
Just be quiet. You don't have to be British to be appreciated in F1. You are saying that Schumacher, Prost, Piquet, Montoya, Villenueve and Lauda etc aren't appreciated?
Also in a sport where personality can be...big, Kimi has gotten along with everyone, even teammates which as we know doesn't always happen in F1...and he's had some not exactly chill teammates at times. His recent comment sums it up best "I wouldn’t change a single thing. Even if it would mean more wins and more championships" "I’m happy how I did it, because I did it many, many ways on my own terms."
> "I wouldn’t change a single thing. Even if it would mean more wins and more championships" "I’m happy how I did it, because I did it many, many ways on my own terms." That's how I assume most people would want to look back on their life or career. What a Zen King.
During his peak (2003 to 2007) he was absolutely amazing. I also love the story that he almost bankrupted his team after his comeback, because he was getting too many points. I'm gonna miss him. A unique character.
@@keshav7428 yes but it was written in contract Lotus will pay Kimi 50.000eur per point he score, in 2 years he scored 360 points so they almost went bankrupt lol
The 2007 Championship finale was amazing, Kimi pulling it off from a distant third in the standings going in, but more amazingly, 14 years later, all three contenders will be on the grid in the 2021 final, with one of them right in the thick of the battle.
Fun fact: That Top Gear episode with the Mitsubishi Starion aired on the same day that Kimi had his spectacular last lap tyre failure at the Nurburgring, May 29th 2005.
Kimi's interview on Top Gear when he came back to drive for Lotus is what got me into F1. When the interview was over I remember saying "Whatever this Kimi guy does for a living, I want to see more of it"
I got into F1 because of an article I read about Kimi. My favorite Kimi moment was when Hamilton rearended him at the pit exit and Kimi casually got out, walked up to Lewis, tapped Lewis on the shoulder and pointed at the red light.
An amazing driver throughout his career (best season is 2005 imo). Kimi Raikkonen could have won one or two more titles but I’m glad he won at least one. I’m gonna miss Kimi so damn much as we’ll never see a personality like him again.
I was about 1 year old when my parents turned on the TV to watch F1. It was the 2005 Brazilian GP. And for the first time in my life I was sitting still staring at the TV watching Raikkönen do his best at that race, which he almost won. Now 16 years later I have the chance to watch my all time favourite driver's final race. True legend who inspired me by his driving perfection.
I've got to admit, I cried when he won in Austin. I knew it would be the last time, but I was _so_ glad he won it! I've always been fond of him for his lack of interest for the press, because I have even less time for them. It is time for him to go, but I'm going to miss him. I've seen every F1 race of his and he has been a brilliant character. I'll never forget that Japanese race, I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through. Possibly an unpopular comment: Montoya was thoroughly overrated in F1. I'm _not_ saying he was a bad driver, or untalented or anything like that, just that he was overhyped and wasn't even close to the reputation he was supposed to have had. That crash in Japan was _no_ surprise to me. I don't think you've done a vid on him, Josh (forgive me if you have - to be honest, the memory isn't what it was for some things...), so if not, I would be very interested in hearing what you have to say about him. I know you'll cut through the BS and will crush the rose-tinted glasses. So it would be a cool subject, IMHO. Any chance?
agree and agree. Suzuka was a treat, Alonso and Kimi, the legendary Renault, the legendary overtake on Schumi, Alonso and Kimi's battling their way to the top... one of my favorite f1 race of all time,
Kimi is the type of guy who has a strong character (otherwise he wouldn't have walked directly to his yacht after crashing in Monte Carlo, or become such a meme for his radio drama), but somehow is still likable to most people, even the neutral ones. His attitude to not meddle in many of the controversial topics or popular opinions in the paddock does earn him less prestige and visibility, yet also proves he's a gentleman who loves the sport, and respects its viewers and other drivers. And even when he's placed in a less competitive car which doesn't match his style of driving, he's still able to deliver jaw-dropping performances. He is simply a master of Formula 1 racing.
This video is an absolute treasure. Just wish fans that only know him for the memes watch this and understand he's so much more than that. Eyes almost broke a sweat. Thank you, Josh.
The term "Raw, natural talent" gets thrown around recently but i think that's really for Kimi. Due to what he was capable of when he barely had any experience compared to other guys
"For me Kimi was the best F1 driver ever" Now, I adore Kimi, but that's over-egging the pudding. He may be your favourite F1 driver ever, but he was absolutely not the best F1 driver ever. Not even in the conversation.
this dude is one of my dads favourite along with nando and my childhood has such amazing moments with him. i didnt understand the hype around him when he came back because i was too young during his "prime" but even in his lotus and ferrari (2nd stint) god did i love him. he was consistent and other than a couple of fumbles in qualis a complete driver. god i cried when didnt win in monza in 2018 cause it would've been the most beautiful send off ever but usa sort of made up for it. love the guy and hope he gets the peace of mind he wants.
"Leave me alone,I know what I am doing",hilarious radio dialog from the Iceman. Around the outside was Kimi's way several times. That brilliant pass through Eau Rouge past Schumacher in the Lotus was nothing short of incredible! Thanks Kimi
When i was 7 years old, Michael Schumacher was, and still is my favorite driver. When he retired, Kimi rapidly became my favorite driver on the grid, even to the point i once did a small presentation about him for a school project. I'll dearly miss Kimi for not just his antics over the radio and his personality, but also for being a legend of my childhood and im happy i got back into F1 in 2018 to see him race again.
10:34 I know that having it as the final race for the past 8 seasons kind of makes you automatically associate Abu Dhabi with season finale, but back in 2012, there were still 2 more GPs after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with that year's finale being that amazing race in Sao Paulo.
I'll miss him for three reasons 1: he was one of the golden era of 'kkonen 's in racing at a time when I started to really care!!! 2. He was an absolutely amazing driver esp up against the talent around him! 3. His memes. I love a good character and he was one of the best while still being wholesome :) (Seb is my current one once Kimi goes)
I feel like recent fans of F1 know Kimi more for the memes than his driving talent. On pure talent alone, Kimi has been one of the best talents to ever grace the sport. Not only was he lightning quick in his prime, but also always drove cleanly despite not shying away from making moves.
I'm really going to miss Kimi, he was the breath of fresh air in a sport that has been getting far too toxic and dramatic off-track over recent years. I hope we are all able to manage without him.
The James Hunt of our generation. Iceman seemed boring to me back when I got hooked to F1 in 2002, but he really grew on me in my teenage years, and now I'm gonna miss the man who knows what he's doing :(
New F1 fan here, No one has given me a satisfactory answer so far as to why Kimi Raikkonen is loved so much. Your video cleared everything up and it just gave me Goosebumps.
My favourite Kimi moment was in 2007. I was 5 years old that time and that was the reason why I love Spa as a race track and fell in love with Ferrari too. He is also one of the very few drivers nowadays who has an old school strong mentality along with Fernando, and on that year in 2007, to clawback like that to become world champion is just a hint of how great of a driver Kimi Raikkonen is and always will be. His last win in Austin 2018 was also a clear message that his speed was never gone, Kimi showed why he was Kimi Raikkonen and how much of race craft master he is.
I will always remember Kimi for the hard yet fair racing driver he is. Not many can do both. He did this so well even in his alfa romeo when he had a chance at a podium in Monza last year. He hardly pushed his rivals off the track and almost nearly never took any one out
Still the last driver’s champion for Ferrari which is incredible. Easily could’ve been a 2-3 WDC but I guess the way he won 2007 from 17 points behind with 2 races to go is in itself justice for whatever years he could’ve been champion.
Kimi raikonnen is perfect proof that stats don’t mean everything. He only won 21 races in almost 20 years of racing and he pulled off one wdc, but he rlly was the greatest in the world and only lacked a car that could take him to more wins and championships throughout his career. Absolute lwgwnd
Remember kids, in 2005 there was no DRS for fake straight line overtakes....guys had to really fight it out for every overtake. That's why that Suzuka race was so impressive. A freking legend is leaving the sport...and when Nando retires again my two favourite F1 drivers will be gone...those who fought against the might of Ferrari, Todt, Brawn and Schumacher in the 00's. Really a different time although I love current social media friednly F1!
social media friendly F1 is sometimes cool, because we have all those videos about our favorite drivers and shit, but it's also a big big pain in the ass because the fans are becoming more and more toxic, and it's really depressing to see the comments section after a race that turned in favor of someone
@@gontran8638 that usually happens when you bring casuals...they tend to watch the series for the characters/personalities rather than the sport itself...so of course they are gonna take sides (specially if you started watching in 2018 when one team and driver win everything) But at least drivers can post pictures from the paddock now, In Bernie's days you barely knew them and filming or photography was not allowed...dinosaurs at the helm for sure!!
@@mafiousbj yep I'd say overall it's better. The '' reality show part '' is annoying but as you said, all the vids about how to set up the car, explications etc, immersion into a race team (I'm thinking about the mclaren/Aston Martin vids) are extremely pleasant to watch. and in the end more fans means more money into f1, etc
Remember the technology of the time was different and that F1 has never stayed the same in all it's existence. One could argue F1 without the aero was better than the fake grip they use these days. It's so easy to claim a certain era was better than the other when you dump context out the window and insist on being, in Josh's words, a massive manus.
@@gontran8638 Toxicity in the fandom has always been there. The limitations of technology just shielded us from it. The solution these days is to limit your interaction with technology. I suggest avoiding Twitter the most.
I was at monza when he did the great drive in his last season at Ferrari. He was always my favourite driver and behind the memes he was possibly the fastest f1 driver when it came down to race pace and sazuka 2005 is proof.
Surely one of the greatest. With a bit more of luck he could easily have 3-4 championships, no doubt. Made me fall in love with sport of F1. Truly top class driver and personality and I wish we can have more drivers today like Kimi was back in the day.
Winning 7 races in a time when schumi, alonso were in their prime and being hired by ferrari twice, what more does this man have to prove himself to be a legend.
Kimi reminds me of myself tbh, a quite person who doesn't like to be bothered, single word answers that probably don't help our teams much (sorry, not sorry), calm and humble and a very fast, very clean driver, which I get criticized for a lot, but it's just how I drive, I don't want to win a race knowing I pushed someone off the track, or that I was too aggressive, and that has got me less race wins than I could have, but it makes that race wins so much more special because what won them was pure, genuine driving and that's also what I loved about Kimi, a pure, fast and respectful driver, who wants to be competitive and win races, but not at the cost of dirty tactics. Thankfully though, a lot of the drivers I race with know I'm a courteous and respectful driver and so they do the same for me when they are more aggressive to other drivers on the track. Makes me want to do well to give my respect to Kimi.
I'm just kinda sad that since 2019 Kimi never again set foot on the podium, I still remember how I jokingly said after the US GP in 2018 that Kimi would bring Alfa to the front. Will definitely miss the legend that Kimi once was
That would have been amazing, but there's no way Ferrari would have ever allowed that. If Kimi found his prime form again, one of two things would have happened. One is that Ferrari would have probably called him back up into their roster to have him fight for the championship in their A team car. It would be great for the PR of having their last champion fighting for another title and they would absolutely throw money at the car to suit it to him. The other would be to choke Alfa to keep them down. Since Alfa is to Ferrari what Toro Rosso was to Red Bull, Ferrari wouldn't have allowed the junior team to win over them.
Well he had the opportunity to fight for the Podium or even a win during the 2020 Monza Grand Prix, however the Car and the (forced) tire that he was on was just too bad
Despite people loving Kimi for his cold attitude and personality, he's surely one of the most memorable and one of the drivers who had one of the best primes (that's my opinion). I remember watching him in 2003 in Imola and watching him race in that McLaren really made fall in love with the sport. Seeing him develop in 2005 was the pinnacle of prime. Bloody fast, untouchable (excluding poor reliability) and just perfect. Speed, race craft, he had it all. He had all the things a racing driver should have and he proved it that year (Suzuka and Monaco as highlights). A career that lasted 19 seasons, 20 whole years. Most races driven out of anyone showed to me how much he respects and has respected the sport and having such a driver on the grid is great and I'm thankful for all his years in the sport, he made it truly memorable despite all highs and lows he had in his career. After Mika, he is one of my favorite drivers in F1 and being able to grow up while watching him race was amazing. I'll surely miss him when he retires from F1.
1:18 - thanks for the nostalgia. I remember these meetings and still go to Donington most weekends to this day. Interesting to think of some of the young talents I see now, and where they might end up in a decade
I'm sure that if Kimi ever saw this tribute you made to him, with all the time and effort you've put into it, with the way you've highlighted his accomplishments and, while noting his eccentricities, not fetishizing them, a true honouring of a legendary driver. . . He wouldn't give a single shit, because he's Kimi-fucking-Räikkönen. Man, will I ever miss him. Thanks for making this. Bwoah. 👍
I heard that lump in your throat man... I feel the same way and I just got into F1 this year... The name "ice man" has such a reputation, he's such a legend and I'll miss the fact I'll never get to see him race. He deserves the absolute greatest in life as he's made the lives of everyone around him so much better even if it didn't seem like it. He's kind, very professional with the touch of humor we all need in life. Everyone's a Kimi fan, even if you aren't. To quote the great Ice Man: "you have to leave a space all the time" You have to always give yourself space for things.🙏🙏🏎️
Thank you so much Josh for doing this video. This is how Kimi should be remembered- a committed racer who never cared about the razzmatazz or the showbiz side.
Had a chat with him at a Michelin tire event at SEMA in Las Vegas years ago. A very intelligent man who had a very scientific approach to driving. Gave me a coulple of tips which I am sorry to say that I couldn't exploit as an amateur. A prodigious talent.
There is a magazine title I don't know true or fake that had the title.. "Kimi Raikkonen : Schumacher's nightmare" I think that sums up Kimi's glorious ability as a driver.🔥
Kimi is one of the last of the golden generation of Formula 1 I miss the good old days when my hero the great Michael Schumacher Kimi and Fernando battled it out for the world championship Kimi needs to be voted driver of the day this weekend even if he doesn't finish the race just give him driver of the day please Keep fighting Michael 🏎🇩🇪🏎🇩🇪🏎🇩🇪🏎🇩🇪🏎 We miss you already Kimi 🏎🇫🇮🏎🇫🇮🏎🇫🇮🏎🇫🇮🏎
Kimi has been my favorite driver since 2003. I friggin love that guy. I’ve always been a high strung, nervous type, and of course he seems like the exact opposite of that. I think that’s why, lol.
Literally started watching F1 thanks to Kimi after he came to Malaysia.It’s been a wonderful journey. I never thought I’m gonna tear up watching F1 vids but here we are 🥲
Kimi brought a 5-6 year old me into F1 in 2007-8… his personality and the fact that he drove for ferrari gripped me. I miss those V8 cars and the sound, but I also miss the grid back then. The 2010-13 grid had some of the best racing F1 has ever seen. None of the V6 hybrid bullshit, but light nimble cars, drivers like Alonso, Schumacher and kimi could chuck into corners and race wheel to wheel. As an F1 veteran compared to today’s age of “drive to survive” viewers, I miss the sport I grew up watching and while Fernando is still present, kimi will always be my favorite relic of that time… he’s like the Vince carter of F1, a legend who went toe to toe with the very best of the sport….
new fan but recently, I have been watching videos about/of him (not just the radio messages) and sucks that he has retired already. still, he's a legend.
Fun fact. When Sebastian Vettel entered Formula 1, he was despised by other drivers and many within the paddock because of his age and lack of experience. According to Seb, Kimi Raikkonen (along with Timo Glock) were the only ones who welcomed and made him feel he belonged in the sport, because Kimi got the same [lack of] welcome and support when he joined.
What a legend.
Glock had a very welcoming personnality, heard a story about him gifting another young driver a championchip or something
@@aghhhog2655 his welcoming personality is certainly not welcomed in brazil
Was that before or after they became friends?
@@autisticguitar aha... true, but the man was truly defenseless against Lewis on that last corner.
@@soundscape26 well can you blame him tho, the team made him run dries on wet surface. it's not really an easy thing to do you know
"This is just a hobby for me, I don't have to do it, if I don't want"
The immortal words of Kimi
He is fast, and he don't care. He is Kimi Raikkonen
he was just because of pure head games in f1
@@wahyudyatmika5119 In a different video, someone commented that Kimi Raikkonen's entire career in Formula One is a Thug Life video... and that's really accurate. Man's gangsta as shit.
We ain’t gonna find such a complete racer ever again. Such a talent with an ice cool zero bs personality and the habit of overtaking and defending in such a clean manner is so unique to him. There are multiple champions but a racer with all these qualities in one is once in a lifetime occurrence.
Miss Kimi❤
@@wahyudyatmika5119i thought it was Beetlejuice
Let's not forget the 2020 Portuguese GP, where he went from 16th to 6th on the first lap (overtaking both Ferraris in an Alfa Romeo).
Tbf the Ferraris probably had the same pace in 2020 as the Alfa Romeo
@@refreshed_galaxy 2020 ferrari was a yoke. In the words of Niki Lauda, a sh*tbox
@@refreshed_galaxy just no. They might have both had the same shit engine, but ARR were barely better then Williams and Haas. Their aero package was and is absolute dogshit.
Some races certainly Ferrari was as slow as Alfa
@@siri7421 Ferrari in 1974: a box
Ferrari in 2012: a goddamn chair
Ferrari in 2014: a vaccum
Ferrari in 2020: a tractor
Raikonnen’s best moment for me was Monaco 2005, where he missed the pit stop during safety car, and within 15 laps he opened a 35 second lead so he could pit and keep the lead when he exited the pits. What a legend
That’s awesome
Kimi 2005 was really great stuff. If that s**t-box of a Mclaren would have been reliable he would have come out on top. Because back then, he was the class of the field, yeah, that includes Alonso too. Don't look at the 2014 season, in another turd of car, he didn't had a chance, Ferrari just would not allow him to beat "their boy". To be honest, I still don't understand why Kimi went back to Ferrari in 2014, after they basically fired him to make place for the other guy. I guess he just didn't give a f**k
@@Yuggoth87 Räikkönen would have won both, 2003 and 2005, if McLaren had been able to build a car just a little bit more reliable. Remember that 2003 card was pretty much a D-version of the 2002 car which Räikkönen still dragged to be a contender. That itself was a feat of mastery.
@@Zamppa86 As long as i love Kimi and I dont like Ferrari...2003 it's unlikely. He had the consistency, but still Schumacher managed to ramp up 5 or 6 wins, season wise. The McLarens 3 in total. Still, a guy like him with only 1 WDC is a sin, and a statement of how much of a grueling and unforgiving sport motorsport his. Despite wat Hamilton's haters say "blah blah is the car"
@@Yuggoth87 He lost with 2 points, despite driving a year-old car that (quite literally) had a reliability issue almost every 2 races. 2003 is pretty damn probable.
Fun fact: Kimi is the only one who raced Michael Schumacher both at the front of the grid and then raced Mick Schumacher both at the back of the grid.
He also raced against both Jos Verstappen and Max Verstappen
Alonso?
@@SkodaYetiFan he just took mick out in turkey not rly racing
@@SkodaYetiFan He's just an immortal to begin with. Expected to be
@@lamp2391 how often does that happen? happened once and now it negates ALL of their other races?
Kimi crashing out at Monaco and spending the rest of the race on his yacht is everything you need to know about him. Fucking legend.
If you're talking about Monaco 2006 you need to edit that reply. It wasn't crashing out . He didn't crash out but had his heat shield blow up, so dnf due to technical issues. His car failed him. But it was so funny to see the camera follow him at times across the whole journey to get to his yacht after at least 15 minutes of walking. That and him going to buy some icecream as well.
That was a technical DNF he didnt crash, but it was still Epic. not only did he walk to the Yacht. He cracked open i beer, if i remember correctly, and started partying. That's RESPECT in my book.
Semantics. The comment is valid.
@@Amer1kop no it is falsyfing facts, and that is only normal in 'murica. It is important no "alternative facts" are created here.
So, if the truth is too complicated to handle ... let other people do the talking.
It is semantics, when it is semantics - in this case it was not semantics but simply putting a rumour or lie into the world that
could damage a reputation.
@@Amer1kop Crashing would mean be hit the wall or something, but it was his engine started smoking so not the same thing. Calling it DNF would be valid for both cases though.
The thing I respect about Kimi the most is that he's both incredibly fast and a clean racer. He never did any dirty moves on track or got into off track politics, and is always praised by those who worked with him. Even after Ferrari sacked him in 2009 Kimi never said a bad word about them, which allowed him to return to the team later.
That kind of attitude is really refreshing in a sport where so many other top drivers are always mired in some controversy or another.
His "interviews" were also a nice change, rather than beating around the bush saying fuckall, just the point in the least amount of words possible.
Never did any dirty moves? What was that thing with Bottas in Russia 2015 again? I mean it was a rare exception but still...😂
@@Jonathan-zl7ej true true but compared to lets say verstappen in 2016 spa. kimi is one of the cleaner drivers recently
Man didn't even want the millions from Lotus
Tbh he got a good compensation from Ferrari.
Met him twice and he is literally the coolest guy ever. He isn't that zero fucks the media portray him to be. He speaks little but the presence is so warming and welcoming.
Okay, care to tell us how you managed to meet him? Not that im questioning if you did, but i truly want meet the guy, i saw him on the paddock, i was there when he first won in Malaysia 2003. Im a McLaren fan, and seriously the joy watching him on the podium was just, OMG.
@@ajstyles5704 I met him in Singapore twice, where I live. Once was from a private meet and greet ferrari event, back in 2009 the other when he was in Alfa Romeo but it was along the hotels prior to entry into the circuit park. I didn't come up like a huge fan although I was. Managed to converse a little during the Alfa Romeo year, 2019 and I think that was when he was the nicest I've seen him other than what the sport media portrayed. Really cool experience and always grateful.
@@MelonAMangoi bet he was drunk a bit 😅 If he is silent, he didnt drink, if he talks too much and hugs people he is drunk
@nenadmitrovic3469 Everybody in Finland is like Kimi. We dont talk to strangers without vodka on our veins. Talking nothing meaningfull is highly discouraged on our culture. If you have Finnish friend who does not talk to you a single word in extended weekend hunting/fishing trip means only that he is satisfied and enjoyed the trip highly. When we talk, its 1000 deeper than small talk.
Forget about the memes, this guy is still a sporting legend. Let's get him to be DOTD in Abu Dhabi.
If they gave it to him It would convince me that the dotd award actually means something lol
I need to see that interview
YES
Yes
What's the dotd award?
As a driver Kimi is a gentleman. No dirty tricks, no obscure maneuvers.
Thanks Kimi for showing that honesty is a relevant asset in F1.
we will always remember when Kimi walked all the way back to his boat after his race ended at Monaco
Yee he will also be remembered for having the same amount of NASCAR Championships as Denny Hampter
Relatable,wasnt his fault
And "leave me alone I know what I am doing"
Welcome to f1 denny
@@krorook9221 yeah I can totally relate to walking back to a boat I own
I just want Kimi to commentate for 1 weekend. Either we get a quiet race without people yelling, or we get a weekend of amazing lines
that all depends on if he HAS THE DRIK
" Ah, Shut up. I know what I'm doing " 🤣
"Kimi! Who do you think will win this race? There is a lot of speculation going on but i want to get your unique insights!"
"The fastest driver normaly wins if he does everything right"
my favourite young kimi story was when he had a Traction Control failure in Monaco 2001 but insisted on being sent back out after they’d fixed it, being multiple laps down, in a car without the traction control that compensated for its tail happiness, he still managed to set the fifth fastest time on the day
the dude just had so much car control it was insane
Kimi loves his oversteer
Isn't traction control banned from f1 since 1993?
@@mtekleel it was reintroduced from 2001 to 2007
Senna was reborn that race.
You think not having TC is gonna stop Kimi from driving?
Kimi summed up to me is Belgium 2002 where he freaked everyone out by flooring it through a wall of exploded engine and smoke. No fear, no hesitation, he just went for it
Oh, yeah, I remember that. I don't understand much about F1 or any racing, but at that moment I thought "wow, not many people would dare to do it like that!".
@@kalleincWell it is many things: fearless and impressive but stupid at the same time. It could have gone horribly wrong too.
I have seen some footage where he explained that he could see a trail of oil going over to the right and so he knew to stay left. Sure enough the broken down car was stopped on the right off the track. Not stupid at all really.
One thing I will always remember about Kimi is how clean he was as a sportsman. He always gave others space on the track, and his overtakes and defensive manouvres were always fair.
Was one of the best at wheel to wheel racing!
He probably didn't care enough to be a tryhard lol
@@gg2324literally an F1 world champion you’re talking about lmao.
ALL THE TIME YOU HAVE TO LEAVE A SPACE!
- a different world champion
@@Mlaargaar Tbf if Kimi actually tried he would have a lot more than 1 WDC
Kimi is what got me into F1 at the age of 6. My parents weren't fans, and we'd just moved, but as Finns, they set up a couch and the tv just to watch the final round in 07. I remember the Finnish commentary at the chequered flag, and the pride I felt even though I hadn't even heard of F1 before. Even the front page news the next day on every newspaper.
Similar here, Kimi got me into F1 at the age of 6, but there was no finland and the will to watch F1 came after i viewed a magazine after Australia '13
The next race i saw was the multi 21 scandal
Same, but from his Top Gear interview. I already liked cars, obviously, but he just seemed so hilarious so I started watching. I haven’t missed a race since and I went to Canada in 2019 so I could say I saw him race.
It is such an embarrassment that F1 fans these days only know him for his radio messages rather than His driving 😭
Those are not F1 fans ,those are DTS fans.
I like how everyone pretend nobody knows how good kimi was and for his age still is, ofcourse he will be remembered for both his radios and his driving skill.
@@venkatsaimurlidharan9144 tbf every F1 fan does it not just the ones who cam in from DTS. also what’s tho the gate keeping with DTS fans?
@@venkatsaimurlidharan9144 so everyone that started watching after 2013 or so is not a real F1 fan? alright
@@snonsig2688 What are you on about ? DTS came in 2019 not 2013 , also actual F1 fans actually go back , watch and learn the history even if they started watching in 2020 unlike DTS fans.
I heard a countryman of mine, that worked for years as engineer in F1 and worked with Kimi saying that if he just got into F1 a few years sooner, when the cars were simpler, he would’ve won 5 or 6 championship because he is a genius in pure driving but he struggles a bit with these modern features and bunch of buttons the cars have today.
I mean, hell, if McLaren was more reliable he would have won 2003 and 2005 in addition to 2007. So winning in simpler cars makes complete sense to me
@@BuzzedtheTower I agree. People tend to say if he had won 2003 and 2005, he wouldn't have joined Ferrari in 2007 and won the title there. But let's be honest, Hamilton as a rookie wouldn't stand a chance in the same car against Prime Kimi in literally his car.
@@ares1670 Plus Vettel said that if they had to drive random cars at the circuits or something like that, Kimi would always win because of his natural feel for the car. And I agree. Kimi and those tires just worked. He was stomping Alonso when his McLaren was decent and not acting like a grenade
Late to the party, Kimi didnt struggle with it, he just didnt care enough
Kimi got nauseous from driving the simulator since it wasn’t a natural feeling.
Probably due to his inexperience in junior formulas, Kimi has always had a relatively small performance window. He needs a certain balance of the car and tyres to be at his peak, and he does not care to play the politics needed to get the car built his way. But when he got that car, he was one of the fastest drivers of all time. Absolutely untouchable. And for the fact that he truly did not care to play the "game," drove what he was given, and always treated F1 as just one part of his life, his success and title are all the more important.
and this imho is why he struggled when he returned to Ferrari. being a quiet number 2 driver has huge consequences
Very good point. Didnt think about but yup he wasnt a game player or did the politics. Just showed up and drove and you are correct that probably was abit detrimental to his career BUT it speaks to him, and Im sure he'd not do it any differently
Really good point, sir
Kimi likes the grip he even said once in an interview that if there is something to add to an F1 car he likes to have an AWD car.
rockzs74r AWD attempts at the early and mid sixties were disastrous....and it's probably not gonna happen again
One of the more underrated Kimi moments was at Interlagos this year, where he started from the pit lane and finished twelfth, which while outside of the points is a fantastic performance when you think about it.
He is also a gentleman, not many in F1 remains yet. He will be thoroughly missed.
This deserves more upvotes. He was always fighting hard but fair. Never a dirty driver. In a way he might be the last gentleman racer, i can't think of another one.
Kimi and Seb are arguably the most respective drivers on the grid.
@@robinl.7948 Kimi always. Seb is now, but not in his earlier career. Watch his races from Ferrari backwards to see that
Kimi, Seb and Alonso are the GOATs of F1.
Period.
Yes, rest in peace
When Romain was asked if Alonso or Kimi was faster (he raced against both) he said "in qualifying Alonso slightly faster, in the race Kimi always finds a way to go fast" I think that says enough
People today don´t realize how extraordinary Kimi is behind the wheel of a car. Great driver and great personality. I think the whole paddock will miss him a lot, a true legend of this sport!
As Romain put it in the interview with Nico, Kimi always found the way to get to you and overtake you. If this isn't the trademark of a great driver then I don't know what else is
Exactly, you could see the difference in Portimao between those who asked "how did he do that?" and those who simply said "Iceman's back"
I think it is the same with Alonso. People only know "GP2 engine" , "A Yoke" and "Alonso is toxic lol" oh and now they say "Rookie haha" when they don't know his legendary driving
@@H-Real_8 actually I see a pattern there: Alonso was hated by many during his Renault years, but then when he went to Ferrari everyone loved him. Vettel was hated by many during his Red Bull years, but when he went to Ferrari everyone loved him. But both have always been awesome drivers
@@taccus3990 Alonso certainly put up the attitude that made people hate him. He was rather temperamental to put it nicely. He's changed a lot since then, and now he's attained a sort of "grandpa Fernando" status on the grid.
Putting aside all the memes, Kimi was absolutely amazing driver in 2000’s, as well in Lotus for two years, with couple of starlight performances in later stages of his career. He was fast, but fair and clean, and that is something that is not usually seen. He is also a really good guy, told by almost every driver, engineer or mechanic in all 20 years of him racing. And last but not least, he is genuinely honest and sincere, unlike many characters in F1 world.
Enjoy your retirement Iceman, We love you!
Kimi Raikkonen in McLaren and with Michelin tires was an absolute monster, one of the fastest drivers F1 has ever seen. It's a matter of shame that all the tributes so far from F1 and media in general have all circled around Kimi's funny radio moments. Guess you have to be British in F1 to be appreciated.
True. Kimi’s driving doesn’t get talked about enough. Some of his performances were incredible.
Put Kimi in a top notch car and he would still get on the podium even nowadays. This man has always been a hecking rocket, he would have driven anything he had in his hand like a fighter jet
Just be quiet. You don't have to be British to be appreciated in F1. You are saying that Schumacher, Prost, Piquet, Montoya, Villenueve and Lauda etc aren't appreciated?
Very true.
@@nathanmcdowell7306 Less so than Hill, Hamilton and Hunt I'd say yes, at least by the current commentary team
Also in a sport where personality can be...big, Kimi has gotten along with everyone, even teammates which as we know doesn't always happen in F1...and he's had some not exactly chill teammates at times. His recent comment sums it up best "I wouldn’t change a single thing. Even if it would mean more wins and more championships" "I’m happy how I did it, because I did it many, many ways on my own terms."
> "I wouldn’t change a single thing. Even if it would mean more wins and more championships" "I’m happy how I did it, because I did it many, many ways on my own terms."
That's how I assume most people would want to look back on their life or career. What a Zen King.
During his peak (2003 to 2007) he was absolutely amazing. I also love the story that he almost bankrupted his team after his comeback, because he was getting too many points. I'm gonna miss him. A unique character.
Hey can you explain what you mean? More points is good no?
@@keshav7428 yes but it was written in contract Lotus will pay Kimi 50.000eur per point he score, in 2 years he scored 360 points so they almost went bankrupt lol
@@CrLe100 oh I see thanks
The 2007 Championship finale was amazing, Kimi pulling it off from a distant third in the standings going in, but more amazingly, 14 years later, all three contenders will be on the grid in the 2021 final, with one of them right in the thick of the battle.
Fun fact: That Top Gear episode with the Mitsubishi Starion aired on the same day that Kimi had his spectacular last lap tyre failure at the Nurburgring, May 29th 2005.
proved Josh's point then lol
why do i have zero recollection of this reply
Kimi's interview on Top Gear when he came back to drive for Lotus is what got me into F1.
When the interview was over I remember saying "Whatever this Kimi guy does for a living, I want to see more of it"
“Just leave me alone I know what to do” such a legendary quote by a legendary driver
It's actually, "Just leave me alone, I know what to do."
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@@LongshanMusic it’s actually just leave me alone I know what I’m doing
" BWOAH! "
Nah for me it was "I was having a shit."
@Magic Mazzola watch it again he never said that
I got into F1 because of an article I read about Kimi.
My favorite Kimi moment was when Hamilton rearended him at the pit exit and Kimi casually got out, walked up to Lewis, tapped Lewis on the shoulder and pointed at the red light.
An amazing driver throughout his career (best season is 2005 imo). Kimi Raikkonen could have won one or two more titles but I’m glad he won at least one. I’m gonna miss Kimi so damn much as we’ll never see a personality like him again.
I was about 1 year old when my parents turned on the TV to watch F1. It was the 2005 Brazilian GP. And for the first time in my life I was sitting still staring at the TV watching Raikkönen do his best at that race, which he almost won. Now 16 years later I have the chance to watch my all time favourite driver's final race. True legend who inspired me by his driving perfection.
I've got to admit, I cried when he won in Austin. I knew it would be the last time, but I was _so_ glad he won it! I've always been fond of him for his lack of interest for the press, because I have even less time for them. It is time for him to go, but I'm going to miss him. I've seen every F1 race of his and he has been a brilliant character. I'll never forget that Japanese race, I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through.
Possibly an unpopular comment: Montoya was thoroughly overrated in F1. I'm _not_ saying he was a bad driver, or untalented or anything like that, just that he was overhyped and wasn't even close to the reputation he was supposed to have had. That crash in Japan was _no_ surprise to me.
I don't think you've done a vid on him, Josh (forgive me if you have - to be honest, the memory isn't what it was for some things...), so if not, I would be very interested in hearing what you have to say about him. I know you'll cut through the BS and will crush the rose-tinted glasses. So it would be a cool subject, IMHO. Any chance?
agree and agree. Suzuka was a treat, Alonso and Kimi, the legendary Renault, the legendary overtake on Schumi, Alonso and Kimi's battling their way to the top... one of my favorite f1 race of all time,
Montoya was a beast too but after he went to the McLaren he wasnt the same anymore
Kimi is the type of guy who has a strong character (otherwise he wouldn't have walked directly to his yacht after crashing in Monte Carlo, or become such a meme for his radio drama), but somehow is still likable to most people, even the neutral ones. His attitude to not meddle in many of the controversial topics or popular opinions in the paddock does earn him less prestige and visibility, yet also proves he's a gentleman who loves the sport, and respects its viewers and other drivers. And even when he's placed in a less competitive car which doesn't match his style of driving, he's still able to deliver jaw-dropping performances. He is simply a master of Formula 1 racing.
This video is an absolute treasure.
Just wish fans that only know him for the memes watch this and understand he's so much more than that.
Eyes almost broke a sweat. Thank you, Josh.
The term "Raw, natural talent" gets thrown around recently but i think that's really for Kimi. Due to what he was capable of when he barely had any experience compared to other guys
Yes. For me Kimi was the best F1 driver ever. His speed was just incomparable. I'm super lucky to have watched him in his prime.
"For me Kimi was the best F1 driver ever"
Now, I adore Kimi, but that's over-egging the pudding. He may be your favourite F1 driver ever, but he was absolutely not the best F1 driver ever. Not even in the conversation.
@@tonyb9735 Then you didnt see his whole career. He was absolutely outstanding at Mclaren and Lotus.
this dude is one of my dads favourite along with nando and my childhood has such amazing moments with him. i didnt understand the hype around him when he came back because i was too young during his "prime" but even in his lotus and ferrari (2nd stint) god did i love him. he was consistent and other than a couple of fumbles in qualis a complete driver. god i cried when didnt win in monza in 2018 cause it would've been the most beautiful send off ever but usa sort of made up for it. love the guy and hope he gets the peace of mind he wants.
I will miss him a lot, he is one of my favourite drivers ever.
"Leave me alone,I know what I am doing",hilarious radio dialog from the Iceman. Around the outside was Kimi's way several times. That brilliant pass through Eau Rouge past Schumacher in the Lotus was nothing short of incredible! Thanks Kimi
When i was 7 years old, Michael Schumacher was, and still is my favorite driver. When he retired, Kimi rapidly became my favorite driver on the grid, even to the point i once did a small presentation about him for a school project.
I'll dearly miss Kimi for not just his antics over the radio and his personality, but also for being a legend of my childhood and im happy i got back into F1 in 2018 to see him race again.
10:34 I know that having it as the final race for the past 8 seasons kind of makes you automatically associate Abu Dhabi with season finale, but back in 2012, there were still 2 more GPs after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with that year's finale being that amazing race in Sao Paulo.
After that race, Kimi despite winning it, was out of contention to win the WDC.
it would have been even more amazing if the devil himself didnt screw it into the wall near the end cause the race to end under the safety car
I'll miss him for three reasons
1: he was one of the golden era of 'kkonen 's in racing at a time when I started to really care!!!
2. He was an absolutely amazing driver esp up against the talent around him!
3. His memes. I love a good character and he was one of the best while still being wholesome :)
(Seb is my current one once Kimi goes)
Exactly 💯. Couldn't said it better. Kimi and Seb for life.
i feel like every Finnish driver has “nen” in their last name
@@porchmanthree8062 it's a lot like sson at the end of swedish names
I feel like recent fans of F1 know Kimi more for the memes than his driving talent. On pure talent alone, Kimi has been one of the best talents to ever grace the sport. Not only was he lightning quick in his prime, but also always drove cleanly despite not shying away from making moves.
Not going to lie, Kimi is my all time favorite F1 driver. The purest racer of the purest
Watching & supporting Kimi has never been boring, the Sinatra of motor sport, he did it his way!
I'm really going to miss Kimi, he was the breath of fresh air in a sport that has been getting far too toxic and dramatic off-track over recent years. I hope we are all able to manage without him.
We dont need a reason to love Kimi. He's just the best.
The James Hunt of our generation. Iceman seemed boring to me back when I got hooked to F1 in 2002, but he really grew on me in my teenage years, and now I'm gonna miss the man who knows what he's doing :(
3:10 end of Raycon ad
New F1 fan here, No one has given me a satisfactory answer so far as to why Kimi Raikkonen is loved so much. Your video cleared everything up and it just gave me Goosebumps.
My absolute hero as a kid, and still my absolute hero now. Going to miss you racing, Iceman, thanks for the memories.
Bwoah.
You done Kimi justice Josh, a driver who should have more than one world title, we're all gonna miss Kimi
My favourite Kimi moment was in 2007. I was 5 years old that time and that was the reason why I love Spa as a race track and fell in love with Ferrari too. He is also one of the very few drivers nowadays who has an old school strong mentality along with Fernando, and on that year in 2007, to clawback like that to become world champion is just a hint of how great of a driver Kimi Raikkonen is and always will be. His last win in Austin 2018 was also a clear message that his speed was never gone, Kimi showed why he was Kimi Raikkonen and how much of race craft master he is.
We should all vote for him as Driver of the Day in Abu Dhabi!
I will always remember Kimi for the hard yet fair racing driver he is. Not many can do both. He did this so well even in his alfa romeo when he had a chance at a podium in Monza last year. He hardly pushed his rivals off the track and almost nearly never took any one out
Still the last driver’s champion for Ferrari which is incredible. Easily could’ve been a 2-3 WDC but I guess the way he won 2007 from 17 points behind with 2 races to go is in itself justice for whatever years he could’ve been champion.
Kimi raikonnen is perfect proof that stats don’t mean everything. He only won 21 races in almost 20 years of racing and he pulled off one wdc, but he rlly was the greatest in the world and only lacked a car that could take him to more wins and championships throughout his career. Absolute lwgwnd
Remember kids, in 2005 there was no DRS for fake straight line overtakes....guys had to really fight it out for every overtake. That's why that Suzuka race was so impressive.
A freking legend is leaving the sport...and when Nando retires again my two favourite F1 drivers will be gone...those who fought against the might of Ferrari, Todt, Brawn and Schumacher in the 00's.
Really a different time although I love current social media friednly F1!
social media friendly F1 is sometimes cool, because we have all those videos about our favorite drivers and shit, but it's also a big big pain in the ass because the fans are becoming more and more toxic, and it's really depressing to see the comments section after a race that turned in favor of someone
@@gontran8638 that usually happens when you bring casuals...they tend to watch the series for the characters/personalities rather than the sport itself...so of course they are gonna take sides (specially if you started watching in 2018 when one team and driver win everything)
But at least drivers can post pictures from the paddock now, In Bernie's days you barely knew them and filming or photography was not allowed...dinosaurs at the helm for sure!!
@@mafiousbj yep I'd say overall it's better. The '' reality show part '' is annoying but as you said, all the vids about how to set up the car, explications etc, immersion into a race team (I'm thinking about the mclaren/Aston Martin vids) are extremely pleasant to watch. and in the end more fans means more money into f1, etc
Remember the technology of the time was different and that F1 has never stayed the same in all it's existence. One could argue F1 without the aero was better than the fake grip they use these days. It's so easy to claim a certain era was better than the other when you dump context out the window and insist on being, in Josh's words, a massive manus.
@@gontran8638 Toxicity in the fandom has always been there. The limitations of technology just shielded us from it. The solution these days is to limit your interaction with technology. I suggest avoiding Twitter the most.
1. Kimi will always be a legend and I miss him.
2. Your voice is very nice and your accent is great.
3. Bwoah.
I was at monza when he did the great drive in his last season at Ferrari. He was always my favourite driver and behind the memes he was possibly the fastest f1 driver when it came down to race pace and sazuka 2005 is proof.
Surely one of the greatest. With a bit more of luck he could easily have 3-4 championships, no doubt.
Made me fall in love with sport of F1.
Truly top class driver and personality and I wish we can have more drivers today like Kimi was back in the day.
Winning 7 races in a time when schumi, alonso were in their prime and being hired by ferrari twice, what more does this man have to prove himself to be a legend.
Interesting point. How many other people were hired by Ferrari twice? I believe Mario Andretti was. Anyone else?
And he was winning against those (unfairly) jacked Ferraris
Ah just remembered, Mike Hawthorn, Clay Regazzoni and Jacky Ickx were also 2 time Ferrari drivers.
Kimi reminds me of myself tbh, a quite person who doesn't like to be bothered, single word answers that probably don't help our teams much (sorry, not sorry), calm and humble and a very fast, very clean driver, which I get criticized for a lot, but it's just how I drive, I don't want to win a race knowing I pushed someone off the track, or that I was too aggressive, and that has got me less race wins than I could have, but it makes that race wins so much more special because what won them was pure, genuine driving and that's also what I loved about Kimi, a pure, fast and respectful driver, who wants to be competitive and win races, but not at the cost of dirty tactics. Thankfully though, a lot of the drivers I race with know I'm a courteous and respectful driver and so they do the same for me when they are more aggressive to other drivers on the track. Makes me want to do well to give my respect to Kimi.
I'm just kinda sad that since 2019 Kimi never again set foot on the podium, I still remember how I jokingly said after the US GP in 2018 that Kimi would bring Alfa to the front. Will definitely miss the legend that Kimi once was
That would have been amazing, but there's no way Ferrari would have ever allowed that. If Kimi found his prime form again, one of two things would have happened.
One is that Ferrari would have probably called him back up into their roster to have him fight for the championship in their A team car. It would be great for the PR of having their last champion fighting for another title and they would absolutely throw money at the car to suit it to him. The other would be to choke Alfa to keep them down. Since Alfa is to Ferrari what Toro Rosso was to Red Bull, Ferrari wouldn't have allowed the junior team to win over them.
Well he had the opportunity to fight for the Podium or even a win during the 2020 Monza Grand Prix, however the Car and the (forced) tire that he was on was just too bad
Kimi is a good person and a great driver
Apart from numbers he is a legend
Despite people loving Kimi for his cold attitude and personality, he's surely one of the most memorable and one of the drivers who had one of the best primes (that's my opinion).
I remember watching him in 2003 in Imola and watching him race in that McLaren really made fall in love with the sport. Seeing him develop in 2005 was the pinnacle of prime. Bloody fast, untouchable (excluding poor reliability) and just perfect. Speed, race craft, he had it all. He had all the things a racing driver should have and he proved it that year (Suzuka and Monaco as highlights). A career that lasted 19 seasons, 20 whole years. Most races driven out of anyone showed to me how much he respects and has respected the sport and having such a driver on the grid is great and I'm thankful for all his years in the sport, he made it truly memorable despite all highs and lows he had in his career. After Mika, he is one of my favorite drivers in F1 and being able to grow up while watching him race was amazing. I'll surely miss him when he retires from F1.
1:18 - thanks for the nostalgia. I remember these meetings and still go to Donington most weekends to this day. Interesting to think of some of the young talents I see now, and where they might end up in a decade
I'm sure that if Kimi ever saw this tribute you made to him, with all the time and effort you've put into it, with the way you've highlighted his accomplishments and, while noting his eccentricities, not fetishizing them, a true honouring of a legendary driver. . .
He wouldn't give a single shit, because he's Kimi-fucking-Räikkönen.
Man, will I ever miss him.
Thanks for making this.
Bwoah.
👍
14:55 this part is so well made, I have been repeating this several times.
I will never forget Kimi's drive at the 2018 US GP. It is still the greatest defensive driving performance I have ever seen.
You almost made me cry, I don't think I will ever be such a fan of another driver how I was for Kimi
Remember to vote kimi for dotd for the last race of his career at abu dhabi
Please :)
I heard that lump in your throat man... I feel the same way and I just got into F1 this year... The name "ice man" has such a reputation, he's such a legend and I'll miss the fact I'll never get to see him race. He deserves the absolute greatest in life as he's made the lives of everyone around him so much better even if it didn't seem like it. He's kind, very professional with the touch of humor we all need in life. Everyone's a Kimi fan, even if you aren't.
To quote the great Ice Man: "you have to leave a space all the time"
You have to always give yourself space for things.🙏🙏🏎️
Even though he missed we should leave him alone he knows what to do 😔
Thank you so much Josh for doing this video. This is how Kimi should be remembered- a committed racer who never cared about the razzmatazz or the showbiz side.
Straight to the Hall of Fame your boy goes lol!!
When Kimi won at COTA the whole F1 world was happy, i will never forget that victory
Had a chat with him at a Michelin tire event at SEMA in Las Vegas years ago. A very intelligent man who had a very scientific approach to driving. Gave me a coulple of tips which I am sorry to say that I couldn't exploit as an amateur. A prodigious talent.
There is a magazine title I don't know true or fake that had the title..
"Kimi Raikkonen : Schumacher's nightmare"
I think that sums up Kimi's glorious ability as a driver.🔥
I love kimi for both his amazing skill as a driver and for his personality, I know how amazing he is.
kimi and seb was the best duo. i loved their energy.
I knew it was coming, but was still sad when he announced his retirement. There will never be another person like Kimi. On or off the track.
Anyone else here after kimi was confirmed for NASCAR?
Cheers for this vid. I always loved Kimi and will miss him not being on the grid. Great tribute to him.
Kimi is one of the last of the golden generation of Formula 1
I miss the good old days when my hero the great Michael Schumacher Kimi and Fernando battled it out for the world championship
Kimi needs to be voted driver of the day this weekend even if he doesn't finish the race just give him driver of the day please
Keep fighting Michael 🏎🇩🇪🏎🇩🇪🏎🇩🇪🏎🇩🇪🏎
We miss you already Kimi 🏎🇫🇮🏎🇫🇮🏎🇫🇮🏎🇫🇮🏎
I recently started following F1. Really sad I didn't get to see peak Kimi.
@10:54 if Kimi's life depended on giving a single fuck, he wouldn't give it
He is the only F1 driver who was competive in WRC and didn't almost die in the process.
That alone commands respect
We need to vote "Driver of the Day" for Kimi this Sunday. 🤘
No matter what
Kimi has been my favorite driver since 2003. I friggin love that guy. I’ve always been a high strung, nervous type, and of course he seems like the exact opposite of that. I think that’s why, lol.
And now Kimi is racing in NASCAR again. I love him.
This is the best and most honest video about Kimi I've ever seen. He will always be legendary and I'm gonna miss him
We need to get Kimi DOTD on Sunday, he fully deserves it after such a career!
Alonso, Seb, Lewis are the other super crazy drivers. Just one word would summarise four of them. It is 'Phenomenal'.
Ah yes good’ol days when drivers could actually show their talent. We’ll miss Kimi
Literally started watching F1 thanks to Kimi after he came to Malaysia.It’s been a wonderful journey. I never thought I’m gonna tear up watching F1 vids but here we are 🥲
Kimi brought a 5-6 year old me into F1 in 2007-8… his personality and the fact that he drove for ferrari gripped me. I miss those V8 cars and the sound, but I also miss the grid back then. The 2010-13 grid had some of the best racing F1 has ever seen. None of the V6 hybrid bullshit, but light nimble cars, drivers like Alonso, Schumacher and kimi could chuck into corners and race wheel to wheel. As an F1 veteran compared to today’s age of “drive to survive” viewers, I miss the sport I grew up watching and while Fernando is still present, kimi will always be my favorite relic of that time… he’s like the Vince carter of F1, a legend who went toe to toe with the very best of the sport….
new fan but recently, I have been watching videos about/of him (not just the radio messages) and sucks that he has retired already. still, he's a legend.