Kimi Raikkonen On Racing, Winning & Partying | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

He burst into F1, won races against Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, then beat Hamilton to the World Championship. Kimi Raikkonen's F1 career
In the first of two in-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid, recorded in 2019, Kimi tells Tom Clarkson about his career to date, plus everything from family life to partying to what it feels like to drive at 200mph...
2:23 Kimi's return to the team with which he started his career
5:26 Down-time and family life mixing with F1
8:20 Son Robin being interested in motorsport
13:41 His relationship with his wife Minttu
19:09 The beginnings of the 'Iceman' nickname
20:07 Joining Ferrari and winning the 2007 world title
28:00 What lured him back to F1 after his break in 2010-11
29:17 Trying out other categories, such as rallying and NASCAR
32:53 Party Mode - and how it made him more relaxed!
39:57 Team mate talk - and who was his favourite
41:34 His favourite victories and racetracks
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[@legendparitosh]

The interview started in the most Kimi way possible!

[@Archytas00]

30 second in and I am laughing... Typical Kimi :D

[@papagrounds]

Leave him alone, he knows what he's doing!

[@projectjt3149]

@@Archytas00 beat ya to it. 12 seconds in

[@bastianmann4936]

thanks weichai power...

[@alfafender]

Started by annoying him. I'm glad it didn't matter much

[@aizatms]

"And youre listening to...podcast." Yup, thats our Kimi.

[@arvedludwig3584]

I can remember the time when German television channel RTL asked Kimi for an announcement at there channel and he said no. Bos they were baffled and I enjoyed that so much because I can't stand these RTL guys.

[@LS-Moto]

Currently battling cancer, sitting in boring chemo, and F1 uploads a over 40 minute Kimi podcast.... awesome 💪 UPDATE: I have beaten cancer, and now hold the title "stage 3 cancer survivor". Thank you for all the kind messages :)

[@ericziqn7019]

Л.С. Мото keep strong 🙏🏻

[@shamir_2392]

Keep fighting

[@talescapulong9611]

Stay strong bro, fellow f1 fans like us love you :) No gay shit tho

[@crestgamez]

The f1 community is behind you!

[@thomaspiscioneri7917]

Л.С. Мото hang in there buddy and smile 😃 sit down and watch the Aus Gp this weekend too. 👍🏻All the very best from one motorsport fan to another

[@tylerensminger]

Can't believe they got Kimi to sit down to do this podcast. Fantastic job guys

[@chanchaniceman]

Tyler Ensminger he’s more likely to do these type of interviews that is more relax and enjoyed these type which is more conversational and have no chit chat B.S which is something the press conferences are..

[@_Razpberrie]

Well he mentioned he got forced into it, so it's probably in his contract lol

[@richboy900]

@BoneYard I thought the same, but more because he's near the end of his f1 career

[@suryannair4490]

He said that he was forced to but I think he enjoyed it a lot

[@AlexTapisevic]

He clearly got the bloody drink

[@irishRocker1]

"hi, i'm Kimi Raikkonen and you're listening to....podcast...Bwoaah"

[@TheLeChannel]

LOL

[@MichaelRoma91]

Hahah

[@MichaelRoma91]

Kimi doesn't say many words but if you really listen to him he makes perfect sense

[@stefanegger]

Bwoaah!!!

[@kevidle]

Haha

[@jenspedersen6162]

He spoke so much because they gave him the drink

[@IntermitenciaMental]

And an ice cream 👌

[@sylvesterstaline6676]

Yes Kimi you will get the drink

[@hallquiche]

You were quoted with this comment in a large Finnish newspaper in an article about this interview.

[@jenspedersen6162]

@@hallquiche Cool!

[@shreysatapathy1049]

You mean the _d r i n c c_

[@erwinprimaditya4260]

I'm a simple guy. I read "Kimi Raikkonen" on the title. I click it.

[@mcrider7776]

Cool Crush Ice Killa you said the G word

[@proxbayu2375]

🤣

[@SGstylerSG]

@Cool Crush Ice Killa makes no sense at all :D

[@TheDareMaximus]

You forgot; I liked it

[@Pinhead101]

Erwin Primaditya aaand you poop on the streets! Stop it!

[@Nitur1]

"You dont plan things?" - "No, I don't even wanna know. I mean I found about this thing when I came here today." xD

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

I'm like this also. It allows so much more ease and joy, peace within etc. I honestly hate when people try to fill my brain with endless details that aren't relevant to right right then. :') Having a mind full of anticipatory crap is one of the main reasons for anxiety, worry, etc. Freedom feels just so much better ;) Kimi is such a G

[@EdgeRatedR007]

He’s the anti-Coulthard.

[@HOusu88]

If they told him about to podcast, he wouldn't have gone there. I'm pretty sure that's why we get to listen to him speaking now :D

[@zaynb9543]

50 minutes of Kimi talking?

[@ozontm]

49 minutes of TC asking questions and 1 minute of Kimi "yes", "no" and "bwoah" answers.

[@proxbayu2375]

A yoke.....

[@m_g_khatravinsky]

*50 minutes of TC trying to get Kimi talking

[@lightningmcqueen181]

Lol

[@hecksters423]

That's about the rest of his lifetime's worth of talking

[@Formula1]

The first episode of season 2 of Beyond The Grid is here! 😍 Join us every Wednesday this season for more unmissable interviews with the sport's most unique characters 👌

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

♥

[@FirstnameLastname-wy7xf]

thank you so very much 😍

[@tylerensminger]

Very happy to listen to this. Hope to see more great guests

[@dynamo4582]

How about Sebastian Vettel sometime??

[@xhellystarx]

Please do Danny Ric!

[@soyunventilador3117]

The last old school driver, deserve all the respect. Kimi is F1, from Uruguay come on Iceman!!! Youre the goat

[@joaquintch9433]

Amazing to see a fellow River Plate neighbour here! :) Ya sé que debería haber escrito en español jaja

[@federicoducan2171]

Vamoooo Kimi desde Uruguay

[@rabahk.7089]

Kubica not old school?

[@soyunventilador3117]

@@rabahk.7089 yes in part, Kubica since 2006 and kimi 2001

[@soyunventilador3117]

@@joaquintch9433 a pegarle de corrido sin dormir hasta la hora de la carrera el findee!!

[@richboy900]

"When in your career have you been happiest" "When I'm at home" Lmao😂

[@ALPHABYTE1994]

Xdddd

[@jasongillard6185]

Kimi is a proper lad behind that F1 facade. Likes racing, loves his family and goes to the pub with his mates :)

[@uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug6386]

He literally once drank for 14 days and went to Spain Gp 2 days after he stopped drinking to claim 2 or was it 3 place. I did read his biography this man has did more crazy things than you would think.

[@IndeedBeni]

Never plans anything, doesn't set any goals, just tripped and fell into a Ferrari and won a championship

[@zainmalik1872]

the Kimi way

[@willypro4949]

You're right, the actual battle was between Alonso and Hamilton, he just stayed at 3rd during the whole season and because of the drama at McLaren he ended up winning

[@swampthing94]

@@willypro4949 He did get the most victories that season to be fair

[@willypro4949]

@@swampthing94 I know and not saying he was lucky but Kimi wasn't willing to do that final push to beat then, for him it was ok not to win the championship, he just wanted to establish his seniority at Ferrari

[@samarvora7185]

Just a normal guy from Finland...

[@verzy2664]

Highlight Topics: 2:23 Kimi's return to the team with which he started his career 5:26 Down-time and family life mixing with F1 8:20 Son Robin being interested in motorsport 13:41 His relationship with his wife Minttu 19:09 The beginnings of the 'Iceman' nickname 20:07 Joining Ferrari and winning the 2007 world title 28:00 What lured him back to F1 after his break in 2010-2011 29:17 Trying out other categories, such as Rallying and NASCAR 32:35 Party Mode - and how it made him more relaxed! 39:57 Team mate talk - and who was his favourite 41:34 His favourite victories and Racetracks

[@spirosr.4398]

Great job, mate! ;)

[@legendparitosh]

You're a saint!

[@intensiveshit4009]

Lol i read vertix instead of jesus

[@nordimejia5790]

They didnt spoke about his Mclaren days?

[@Jake-ui4wz]

When people praise you for this but don't look in the description ;)

[@daliborzak2485]

Kimi talked during this 50 minutes more than in his whole F1 career

[@chrisbrowning360]

"Entourage? These are my friends, I call them friends." 😊 Occasionally there is proof Kimi is human and not robot. Much more human than most, even..

[@henrywhatzal4724]

Kimi is a lot happier at Sauber Hopefully the old Kimi is back!

[@kacchank8696]

Did he ever leave???

[@Borals]

kacchan k yeah when Ferrari took his soul

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

I think he'd be "back", if presented with a v8/v10/v12 I feel the hybrid v6 just doesn't ignite him (or a lot of other ppl tbh) in the same, and also required ways.. At least racing wise

[@jamesstudioanimation9410]

He is somehow still pushing in a ferrari powered car and beating both of the ferrari drivers in spa

[@KulibobCZ]

@@CaptainAMAZINGGG Rally would ignite him again...

[@TheEyePatchBS]

Bwoah without a doubt he's the one of the most iconic drivers to ever grace the sport, I'll miss him when he leaves, there will only be one Kimi. Bwoah.

[@gokhalesh1]

That thumbnail ! . can be used for "Kimi For President" Campaign

[@samarvora7185]

Let it be done

[@chrislfc2317]

Pls no,

[@ThiccSeagull]

KIMI WANTS YOU!!!

[@acreativename7999]

@@chrislfc2317 pls yes,

[@sleepercell9926]

Finally. I'm old enough to remember the debate saying he was far to young and inexperienced to drive the Sauber in Melbourne 2001.

[@Peqqy]

Glad FIA didn't listen to them. Grid wouldn't have been same without him.

[@TheMegaPingasMobile]

now some may debate saying he is too old to drive in f1 anymore, we've come to a full circle

[@lv26ks]

@@TheMegaPingasMobile The 2018 season said he definitely deserves a place in F1.

[@sleepercell9926]

@@TheMegaPingasMobile ** mumbles incoherently in agreement**

[@kartracer127]

@@Peqqy well the FIA tried. But it was useless.

[@thedoctorand]

"Say: I'm Kimi Raikkonen, and you're listening to Beyond the Gr-" "Just leave me alone, I know what to say."

[@MsDev76]

Only he deserves the premiere episode!

[@soyunventilador3117]

with kimi you can make a program

[@Beef7599]

Season 1 - 2008 champion Season 2 - 2007 champ Season 3 - ?

[@tommy4862]

@@Beef7599 Fernando coming back just to record podcast.

[@stavelope7518]

"So many things can change... hopefully we all stay healthy" Kimi can see the future.

[@pabauza]

That intro man, Kimi is consistently himself.

[@DjManeyecool]

Such a Legend. really the only 1 left from back in the day.

[@matthewdix9576]

*fernando alonso has entered the chat

[@rowan248]

*the schumacher name has entered the chat* *the verstappen name has entered the chat* *the fittipaldi name has entered the chat*

[@acreativename7999]

@@rowan248 a legend's son racing is different to the legend themselves still racing

[@PaulMcClennon282]

“Why are you so good at spa?” “....I like it because it’s very quiet...”

[@kingkaino1]

Dear F1 This podcast would be super epic if the footage was included.

[@Enra000]

Then it's not a podcast anymore.

[@Borals]

Angga Pratama that’s not true.

[@DOPYT1]

This is Gold. But you know he doesnt speak for the rest of the year now.

[@BrendanP]

The first 35 seconds was hilarious! I'm looking forward to the humour and insight that Kimi will offer in this podcast. What a way to start the second season of podcasts!

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

BWOAH I came in 4th, almost a podium but I can go drink now

[@haryosoo]

It will be a blast if Kimi can finish on the podium this season, wish him the best of luck

[@superwea4784]

0:20 fricking legend, you'll be missed Kimi...

[@Allwin-lz6yj]

“I havent changed much but ive got older” kimi never change

[@universol4061]

He Attacc He Protec But most importantly, He answer question bacc!!

[@garethelvin6451]

The reason why the people love kimi.... because he's just himself... always and absolutely ... he is Kimi through and through and that is infectious

[@sachinuk4438]

Wow Kimi spoke for 50 mins 🥰

[@mihovilkatic3484]

Kimi in March 2019, see 11:33 "So many things can change over those two years... hopefully we all stay healthy, that's the main thing, you know..." Prophetic O.o

[@YTRound]

Robin Raikkonen 2037 F1 world Champion

[@3GM65D]

Im gonna stay here to remember this

[@charamia9402]

Fell asleep listening to this last night, Kimis voice and accent is oddly soothing. Very good interview, interesting to hear Kimis story in his own words. Good job on the questions, just shows that asking the right questions makes the Iceman want to talk. Think I know what to listen to the next few nights.

[@groverneeraj]

Twice I've tried to listen to this at night and both times I fell asleep as well. Weird.

[@kalinandonov2799]

... aaand 3 years later this just happened to me 😂 I remember saving the podcast but not having time to listen to it, as those were some busy days back then, but yesterday I scrolled down to my saved list and happily found it just to fall asleep at around 40th min 😂

[@krustian88]

Never have clicked anything so fast

[@Kereka]

same

[@Muzammil_Hussain0123]

This is the most I have ever seen Kimi talking. And one line he said is the reason am his fan " Championship didn't really changed my life "

[@victan1109]

I wish Kimi all the best for his new start in Alfa Romeo. Hope they give him his drink without fail. Bring your team to greater heights! :D

[@F1Slunk]

With the birth of his son ,Kimi has opened up and become a great interview. I've always dug his style. Don't retire in '21 Iceman.

[@rickynoyal]

Bring Sebastian Vettel next!! I am sure he will also be a joy to listen to especially with his sense of humour..

[@SGstylerSG]

Im german hes german i think the humour doesnt work that goof in english i think when he talks german he can show this even more

[@rickynoyal]

@@SGstylerSG But in English he still is funnier than most drivers. Also I want to know what went through his mind when he was losing the championship. Coz he kept putting a brave face on every race

[@rohitrevankar7674]

F1 shall await Seb's Titanic Rise... ;)

[@rickynoyal]

@@rohitrevankar7674 Hoping for the best!! Fingers crossed..

[@davidlpearse]

But Vettel isn’t funny. He tries to be...

[@TheArpan52]

Couldn't have started the season in a better way.... Kimi is back and he knows what he's doing🤣🤣

[@krystalp9856]

40:47 Aww Seb is his favorite

[@praveenas4675]

Krystal P Seb and Kimi bromance was the best

[@robgraham5016]

That was FANTASTIC! Gotta love some KIMI! He seems so relaxed! Hope he has a great season!

[@aliefdrumline]

Someone tell Kimi I waited for this allll my life. Thank you!

[@YouLikeBosch]

It's easier for Kimi to win an F1 race than it is to be convinced to do an interview beyond 90 seconds. I'm amazed this is on tape at all. Also looking forward to little Raikonnen racing in F1 in 20 years.

[@nina6350]

11:20 Well i guess Kimi was the closest to the "Where do think you will be in 2 two years"-question: "I don't have plan. So many things can change, hopefully we all stay healthy."

[@johnnytampocao7671]

The most adored F1 driver probably until now as I enjoy his driving style and character. I hope he can still give his best this year and fight for the podium at least if not for the WIN but I have so much faith in him to give his fans a surprise win this year. THE ICE MAN is a GREAT MAN. If Kimi is in my country he can be a President no doubt. I'm a big fan of Kimi from the Philippines 🏎🏎🏎🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@jullybelatvd]

23:48 "Can you have a good experience with a journalist?" omg Kimi😂

[@jullybelatvd]

classic

[@Ari-jn8wc]

I'm forced to be here 🤣

[@ctdevil28]

Beginning is absolutely awesome

[@zow1948]

Kimi is shy and very introvert, it seems he is very hard to crack, but you also have the feeling that there is a great person behind the simple lines. I think with Kimi Tom would have needed at least an extra 30 mins as the end got better and better. I was surprised to hear that DC had been one of his best team mate. Thanks for this.

[@ianwalker4030]

So am i

[@nemeroi104]

A genuine kimi.. he really loves talking about racing or driving.. you can tell that because he really elaborated and explained everything asked..and he laughs too! He deserves to be in F1 until he'll have enough..

[@tychothefriendlymonolith]

Oh Kimi, please stay forever.

[@2sthimo449]

I was preparing for 50 Minutes of Oneliners, but this is also nice for an alternation!

[@DGARedRaven]

Now THAT is a nice gift for breakfast. Thank you, F1!

[@Pontelappen123]

I would have expected this podcast to last no longer than 5 minutes

[@lamardimitry2077]

This made my year lmao. The most genuine man in all f1

[@ChrisLDGK]

I love how Kimi talks about meeting his wife the same way he talks about his races.

[@keirangeorge4638]

Great interview, Kimi is so different now, even compared to 5 years ago or so. Really great to see him so relaxed and open these days.

[@maughan3061]

Six thousand comments of pure love for Kimi.

[@sherlockholmes7630]

Life has become smooth and relaxed listening to Kimi for this long!!!

[@Coastfog]

When I saw the length of the clip, I thought this was literally a supercut of *all* his interviews.

[@akashsinha1435]

50 minutes of Kimi. Detailed answers. Great questions! Fun.

[@barotscape3523]

Best intro ever

[@jm3011]

Tell me you made it on purpose to timestamp the 2007 world title subject at 20:07

[@bastienhelmann3993]

That intro surely is the kimiest kimism that Kimi has ever kimied

[@mkay3005]

Best thing for lockdown to feed F1 hunger - podcasts- favourite so far!

[@rwg2626]

Love the way he doesn’t seem to analyse things, just gets on with life, so refreshing

[@JoKeet1]

Absolutely! 😍😍

[@malanivarun]

The one we have all been waiting for! Forza Kimi! Bwoah!

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Bwoah!

[@jsuarez1099]

I think kimi is one of the best drivers to ever touch the paddock, based on raw performance

[@raphaelleroy8516]

Kimi is so nice and such a good driver :) Impossible to dislike

[@L.A.T.E.84]

Kimi has to be the race driver that all others should consult in how to manage your working career to your personal life. Admittedly TC does his job of enticing Kimi to talk about his career and his personal life but Kimi manages the questions well. Surprising, finding out that he doesn't have a plan was intriguing but that's how he managed those questions. This is an interview where if it was done 10 years ago, wouldn't be possible. I enjoyed it so much.

[@orhei9253]

This man is truly amazing! THANK YOU F1 for the Podcast!

[@conslin1147]

Great to hear a bit more from Kimi... Means more when someone opens up who doesn't share their thought and feelings so easily.

[@kevinhanandi]

A podcast with kimi, I can't beleive it

[@TheCOOLTONI]

How can you not like this guy

[@kickass5506]

Who liked before even listening 😌

[@ultrapaiva]

50 minutes of Kimi’s talking is gold, thanks! He’s got a very basic level of English so the interviewer would do better if he spoke a more direct, simple English with short questions and not all the twists and turns that the English love to do and leave things unsaid. I mean things like “who wears the trousers?” (which he quickly corrected) and “which team were you the happiest?” are beyond Kimi’s level. Not that he’s stupid, but he just doesn’t have that level of language. I think Kimi would have talked more if he completely understood the questions.

[@holly9096]

Kimi's high pitched "No!" just gave me ten more years to my lifespan

[@civ5934]

Kimi is one of those guys I could listen to for hours. He could talk about things I couldn't begin to comprehend, and I would find it interesting. It has been an absolute honor to watch Kimi race in addition to listening to podcasts like these.

[@fairrodthecapacitor]

Who is here after his announcement?

[@chilldude30]

Kimi is a fucking icon. He's so awesome. He's so fucking cool.

[@daniilkvyat7362]

Kimi is so funny! Love fiinnish people in Formula One!

[@mmatthews61687]

Question: what is your profile picture? I see them everywhere

[@joaquintch9433]

@@mmatthews61687 Same here

[@mmatthews61687]

@@cheezypoof666 thank you. Never really got into Fortnight. I played PUBG for a little while on mobile but it was too easy hahaha. Fortnight was too cartoony for me tho

[@IndiBrony]

I remember reading an article about a sound-proofed room built for companies to test the loudness of their products, often noted as being "The Quietest Room on Earth", measuring at -9.4dBA. (Yes, that's negative decibels) A room so quiet you can not only hear your heart beat but you can hear your lungs inside your chest... and then when Kimi mentioned Mika, I realised that if you put those two in a room together, *that* would probably be the quietest room on Earth!

[@WekiLohe-89]

You are Just a LEGEND..... Gonna miss u KiMMy

[@thebluewren]

As a long term, suffering fan....this is gold and a great insight.

[@theraisin]

Bwoah I've been waiting for this. Thank you!

[@zsolkem8444]

Obviously there's a little bit of cash in the bank now! KIMI: Who knows?! 🤣😂😅

[@AlexTapisevic]

Saw the video on my feed and thought god this is going to be good, clicked on in and its just 30 second and I'm crying lol

[@jopdispa1134]

This was the only 'breaking news' notification of the F1 app today that truly consider breaking news.

[@elliotttalksf1825]

What a great outlook on life Kimi has, with regard to not planning in life for long term goals, just enjoy your health and see where life takes you. 👍

[@alvaroskito6548]

🅱️imi Raikkonen: Bwoah the grid

[@jaketsu1630]

Kimi 🅱️➿🅾️🅰️⛎kkonen

[@GloomGaiGar]

To people surprised that Kimi is talkative here. He likes questions that matter not the shallow TV questions any one with ears and eyes can answer.

[@nicoloteti242]

Kimi is pretty much unique!

[@amramweismann6162]

Kimi is Kimi why i follow him since his Mclaren days and think he is the best

[@kaguario]

Holy shit i wasnt expecting this. Ever.

[@alluvialedaempfer962]

Grew up with F1 in the early 90s. Senna, Prost and Schumacher rising. Been a fan of Michael but Raikkonen is hands down my fav. driver of all time. Fast, consistent and a cool guy. The only top driver beside's Mika I can think of with zero douchebag attitude.