Kimi Raikkonen: The Last Word | A Farewell F1 Interview

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  • Join Lawrence Barretto as he sits down with Kimi Raikkonen for a farewell interview with the legendary driver.
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  • @Charlie-nc3cp
    @Charlie-nc3cp Před 2 lety +5204

    "I'm not here to please people"
    Mission failed Kimi, thank you

    • @taccus3990
      @taccus3990 Před 2 lety +332

      Mission failed successfully, everyone liked *him*

    • @chan625
      @chan625 Před 2 lety +19

      Underrated

    • @akmal94ibrahim
      @akmal94ibrahim Před 2 lety +70

      Kimi DOTD in Abu Dhabi with 100% of the votes

    • @Dimpet-xw9gg
      @Dimpet-xw9gg Před 2 lety +8

      @@akmal94ibrahim Ver and Ham fans won't allow it

    • @jvw8129
      @jvw8129 Před 2 lety +29

      @@Dimpet-xw9gg as a ver fan i will vote kimi .

  • @thomasgodfrey2998
    @thomasgodfrey2998 Před 2 lety +5503

    20 years, 351 races (349 drinks), 21 wins, 18 poles, 103 podiums, 1 world title, and 1 Kimi. A true racing legend.

  • @fr4120
    @fr4120 Před 2 lety +3196

    “You’re a legend kimi we’re gonna miss you.”
    “YES YES YES you don’t have to remind me every 10 seconds”

  • @jeffkeith637
    @jeffkeith637 Před 2 lety +2147

    I attended a GP some years ago - only one driver's merchandise had completely sold out before race day. Kimi Raikkonen. Legend.

    • @minus21334
      @minus21334 Před 2 lety +44

      he's so popular, esp in China.

    • @grossmeister1181
      @grossmeister1181 Před 2 lety +93

      I was in Monza in 2019, at the autograph meeting with the fans. Even though there were the Ferrari drivers in Italy, the crowd when totally crazy when Kimi showed up! Such a legend!

    • @leostreat3573
      @leostreat3573 Před 2 lety +39

      I remember him on the drivers parade in China . Few years back , there was a Kimi grandstand . I can appreciate why , you can't put your finger on exactly what it is ,he's just special .

    • @nigdub2
      @nigdub2 Před 2 lety +2

      Happened today at Abu Dhabi for Max

    • @vittorio7665
      @vittorio7665 Před 2 lety +1

      @@grossmeister1181 in Monza 2018 it was even more crazy

  • @Bakura43
    @Bakura43 Před 2 lety +3231

    "I'm not here to please people" - Kimi
    And that's why we love him.

    • @taccus3990
      @taccus3990 Před 2 lety +51

      One of the few people who gets loved for his brutal honesty. And clearly I'm one of those who love him

    • @herrk5651
      @herrk5651 Před 2 lety +29

      Yeap, exactly this is what I don't like about mr. Superstar 8 times WC.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 2 lety +1

      @@herrk5651 hi Herr K.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 2 lety +9

      @@taccus3990 Raikkonen should try Hoonigan next year.

    • @toomuchdebt5669
      @toomuchdebt5669 Před 2 lety +7

      That's why he is so pleasing. Ironic.

  • @jyotkanwalbhambra5100
    @jyotkanwalbhambra5100 Před 2 lety +2265

    Grazie Kimi. The only racer to race against 3 Schumachers, 2 Verstappens, 1 Vettel and 1 Hamilton. What an amazing racer and guy.

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +376

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

    • @NoName-vd9rq
      @NoName-vd9rq Před 2 lety +214

      and 1 Alonso

    • @Ancovg
      @Ancovg Před 2 lety +120

      Nope, Alonso did that as well.

    • @TonyF1MMA
      @TonyF1MMA Před 2 lety +54

      Alonso did this as well

    • @jacobmassey3897
      @jacobmassey3897 Před 2 lety +47

      You forgot Hakkinen as well.

  • @Mahshadn
    @Mahshadn Před 2 lety +1180

    "Outside of F1 has always been the more important thing for me"
    -Kimi Raikkonen

  • @WeAreTheRace
    @WeAreTheRace Před 2 lety +382

    Farewell Iceman

  • @matthewzagami8846
    @matthewzagami8846 Před 2 lety +604

    VOTE KIMI FOR DRIVER OF THE DAY THIS RACE!!!

    • @johnnygrape5306
      @johnnygrape5306 Před 2 lety +8

      FOR WHAT!?

    • @macjalac5845
      @macjalac5845 Před 2 lety +2

      His radio is gonna be boring, it's not vettel we're talking about who maybe sing or something kimi is boring and doesn't like interviews

    • @spacered949
      @spacered949 Před 2 lety +1

      @@macjalac5845 yes

    • @matthewzagami8846
      @matthewzagami8846 Před 2 lety +1

      @@macjalac5845 f1 is only a hobby for him

    • @josephjoestar4633
      @josephjoestar4633 Před 2 lety +3

      @@macjalac5845 thats the point

  • @IssaalaaRacing
    @IssaalaaRacing Před 2 lety +1873

    This is the most emotion I’ve ever felt in Kimi’s talking

    • @firebolt8004
      @firebolt8004 Před 2 lety +30

      You must see Kimi after 2007 Brazil in the press conference

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +113

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

    • @magnustan841
      @magnustan841 Před 2 lety +13

      Since he rejoined Sauber, he’s been more chilled and talking so much more.

    • @maximuslp_sk7043
      @maximuslp_sk7043 Před 2 lety +3

      You can olso see it on his face on his eyes...

    • @IssaalaaRacing
      @IssaalaaRacing Před 2 lety +1

      @@YUKKO0110 signed

  • @georgedanilov8898
    @georgedanilov8898 Před 2 lety +269

    “We will leave you alone now, Kimi” - a team farewell on his car livery this weekend ❤️
    He is forever legend

  • @flotatoo
    @flotatoo Před 2 lety +501

    You can see the sparkle in Kimi's eyes when they talked about his kids getting into motorsports. 💖

    • @Orcahhh
      @Orcahhh Před 2 lety +46

      it's the only thing he seemed to genuinely care about
      hope we can see a little RAI one day in F1 again

    • @PlatinumAgar
      @PlatinumAgar Před 2 lety +45

      @@Orcahhh Maybe first ever female F1 world champ to come from Rianna, who knows

    • @theflyinggasmask
      @theflyinggasmask Před 2 lety +9

      @@PlatinumAgar That would be legendary!!

    • @ivantheterrible7208
      @ivantheterrible7208 Před 2 lety +1

      That would be so cool having a Jr kimi

    • @jussiollila7714
      @jussiollila7714 Před 2 lety

      @@PlatinumAgar That'd be awesome! Also, ms. Räikkönen - a woman that doesn't talk much? xD

  • @shreyasp2463
    @shreyasp2463 Před 2 lety +2681

    He will be missed forever . Many drivers are successful but only one touched our heart to this extent

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +108

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

    • @Firebolt1729
      @Firebolt1729 Před 2 lety +10

      @@YUKKO0110 I agree but you are spamming the same thing everywhere

    • @jackstand240
      @jackstand240 Před 2 lety +37

      @@Firebolt1729 he right tho

    • @Fred_the_1996
      @Fred_the_1996 Před 2 lety +3

      Nah, Jacques Villeneuve and Damon Hill are the most likeable drivers ever
      /s

    • @spectre1725
      @spectre1725 Před 2 lety

      @@YUKKO0110 i will

  • @mrlo0os
    @mrlo0os Před 2 lety +2975

    a True Legend for everyone. Gonna miss this guy.

    • @firebolt8004
      @firebolt8004 Před 2 lety +17

      Team radios won’t be the same

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +26

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

    • @ThePenguinHere
      @ThePenguinHere Před 2 lety +2

      @@YUKKO0110 I support that this race will be kimi’s last race we will all miss the iceman himself

    • @deebow6486
      @deebow6486 Před 2 lety +3

      I grew up with him since 2002, the first year i started watching F1. Feels like im loosing a big part of my life. Hope maybe we see him in paddock sometimes again.

    • @TheHenkjanman
      @TheHenkjanman Před 2 lety

      Bwoah

  • @acrqze4174
    @acrqze4174 Před 2 lety +606

    He is truly one of Formula 1's legends. From the V10s of the 2000s to the V6 hybrid era, he has always never failed to impress us! Thank you Kimi!

    • @993mike
      @993mike Před 2 lety +12

      With all the non-stop Max vs Lewis coverage this season, I think the fact that Kimi won’t be on the grid next year gets a little overlooked. The sport will definitely be the lesser without him in F1

    • @hus390
      @hus390 Před 2 lety

      @@993mike No one will miss him. He's a difficult and a negative guy. Won one championship cheaply (Lewis and Alonso should have won it) then he disappeared.

    • @rodrozil6544
      @rodrozil6544 Před 2 lety

      I am 90s kid and so I got in f1 from 2010s but the decade was not really intriguing for me

    • @acrqze4174
      @acrqze4174 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rodrozil6544 I bet you this one was

    • @rodrozil6544
      @rodrozil6544 Před 2 lety

      @@acrqze4174 possibly even in lifetime

  • @eticket70
    @eticket70 Před 2 lety +655

    Seriously, McLaren owed him at leas 2WDC with those inconsistent years, and like Mika, Kimi will be missed! Great career Champ!!

    • @Alone1am
      @Alone1am Před 2 lety +17

      Finally someone said it.

    • @Sn0w_Official
      @Sn0w_Official Před 2 lety +13

      There was honestly so much going for mclaren during those years even with mika but issues around reliability and the like just shunted the team, but alas, here we are

    • @gasgano8255
      @gasgano8255 Před 2 lety

      @@Sn0w_Official Yup, anyone else not surprised when their size-zero approach failed miserably, just like it did in 2004? I'm not missing Ron Dennis.

    • @100ksubscribersandipostvid5
      @100ksubscribersandipostvid5 Před 2 lety

      He mostly had one big problem SCHUMACHER

    • @neerajchelat894
      @neerajchelat894 Před 2 lety

      Well that's racing. Theres always a bunch of "what if"s. Hes a still a world champion nonetheless. And those who have watched him in his prime knows how much of a beast he was in a car.

  • @MrJagsterS
    @MrJagsterS Před 2 lety +6792

    Gonna miss Kimi

  • @ShortHax
    @ShortHax Před 2 lety +2670

    “I leave you alone, you know what to do”

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +268

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

    • @Firebolt1729
      @Firebolt1729 Před 2 lety +90

      @@YUKKO0110 It’s universally agreed.

    • @mukunthvs8601
      @mukunthvs8601 Před 2 lety +27

      @@YUKKO0110 Consider it done

    • @scott8833
      @scott8833 Před 2 lety +1

      man's lost his checkmark

    • @ZubairAhmed-yw5zg
      @ZubairAhmed-yw5zg Před 2 lety +6

      @@YUKKO0110 yukko from nichijou?
      Btw
      I'll do it

  • @FlatMetal22
    @FlatMetal22 Před 2 lety +66

    Kimi is the epitome of "it is what it is" 🤣 simply a legend. His presence has been a credit to the sport.

  • @ArnabDuttaTicklu
    @ArnabDuttaTicklu Před 2 lety +144

    I honestly didn’t expect Kimi to speak his heart out. My heart breaks knowing I will never see Kimi on that racing seat any more😢

    • @giedriusbruzas6542
      @giedriusbruzas6542 Před 2 lety +7

      He's not dying, just retiring. Prob will be racing in small leagues

  • @DiegoMontemayor34
    @DiegoMontemayor34 Před 2 lety +1089

    Everyone that competed against Kimi knew that he would always leave the space to have a clean wheel-to-wheel battle. He's probably one of the most respectful drivers of all time. And he's truly the people's champion. Simply thank you for everything Kimi.

    • @nuckels188
      @nuckels188 Před 2 lety +81

      One of the last old school classy drivers. Vettel too

    • @devenyvanderweijden2483
      @devenyvanderweijden2483 Před 2 lety +28

      @@nuckels188 most of the "old school drivers" were way harder than nowadays lol. They drove back in the day when the rules were not ocercomplicated: schumacher, prost, senna

    • @Bearical
      @Bearical Před 2 lety +11

      @@devenyvanderweijden2483 i guess verstappen kinda drives like an old school driver then

    • @drivernephi2212
      @drivernephi2212 Před 2 lety +47

      @@devenyvanderweijden2483 Prost was as clean as it gets though, unlike Schumacher and Senna. I value ruthlessness in drivers, it wins championships, but Prost being able to do it against ruthless drivers with his magnificent driving is a horribly underrated feat.

    • @TheGabonesantal
      @TheGabonesantal Před 2 lety +9

      @@Bearical yes he does, one of the few on the grid to do so. Thats how world champions drove back in the day as my guy said, schumacher ,prost and senna all had a similar style with max's. Lewis was like this too back when he didnt have by far the best car ,now he doesnt need to drive like that to win easily. It's what makes the difference between drivers like Kimi who only have 1 title won by 1 point and multiple times champions

  • @colehartel7206
    @colehartel7206 Před 2 lety +1202

    Could you just imagine Kimi as a commentator?
    Actually, if they supplied him with plenty of beers throughout the race, it could be brilliant!

    • @ruslanmanapov3005
      @ruslanmanapov3005 Před 2 lety +160

      I imagined it😂😂..
      Racer flooring the track
      Kimi: And he is driving.... Coming to the corner... Bwoah, he crashed

    • @NilabhraGuha
      @NilabhraGuha Před 2 lety +20

      @@ruslanmanapov3005 I just read it in Kimi’s voice😂

    • @nickmuffin1722
      @nickmuffin1722 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ruslanmanapov3005 😂😂😂

    • @yashkotak3423
      @yashkotak3423 Před 2 lety +30

      We'd have pin drop silence for 2 hours

    • @lKlLLER
      @lKlLLER Před 2 lety +17

      @@yashkotak3423 would still enjoy it knowing he's behind the mic

  • @zaeemhossain
    @zaeemhossain Před 2 lety +23

    He joined in Sauber, and ended with Sauber, what a career, farewell Kimi, what a legend you were and always will be. All the best for the future

  • @SnugMoney
    @SnugMoney Před 2 lety +101

    I went karting last month and when choosing the kart, I went straight for number 7. I cheered to myself “Kimiiii” and hopped in.
    Thanks for the races, you legend.

  • @lucascoladevasconcelos4442
    @lucascoladevasconcelos4442 Před 2 lety +831

    I swear, if kimi doesn’t win the DOTD im gonna get really sad, beacause this guy deserve it

    • @gerhuneng
      @gerhuneng Před 2 lety +28

      Vote on the day!

    • @BeanDip125
      @BeanDip125 Před 2 lety +2

      @@gerhuneng I’ve been looking at how to vote and I can’t find it, how do you vote

    • @FelipePereira-cn8rk
      @FelipePereira-cn8rk Před 2 lety +9

      @@BeanDip125 You can only do it during the race, I believe.

    • @gerhuneng
      @gerhuneng Před 2 lety +2

      @@BeanDip125 comes up on screen, on the day if watching live

    • @magnuschisholm8849
      @magnuschisholm8849 Před 2 lety +11

      You do realise Kimi doesn't care about dotd lol

  • @TheDarkkus
    @TheDarkkus Před 2 lety +185

    VOTE FOR HIM: DRIVER OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @MGBranco
    @MGBranco Před 2 lety +46

    Almost 9 minutes of an interview! That must be a record for Kimi! We will miss you badly Kimi!!!

  • @andrewflower5479
    @andrewflower5479 Před 2 lety +127

    most I've ever heard him speak. And when he speaks, it's special. Loves his family and loves the people and loves racing. What a legend. Thank you for all awesome years Kimi!

    • @JaySingh-ys9ej
      @JaySingh-ys9ej Před 2 lety +1

      Listen to the beyond the grid interview. 50 ish minutes of Kimi

  • @TooChilly777
    @TooChilly777 Před 2 lety +1583

    When you have skill that equals personality, you get KImi. Absolute Legend.

  • @nicolaiaquilina8454
    @nicolaiaquilina8454 Před 2 lety +304

    Remember to vote Kimi for Driver of the day. We need to hear him atleast once ♥

  • @HeliSal700
    @HeliSal700 Před 2 lety +59

    Just an honest and nice guy.
    He says what he thinks without the need to "please other people".
    You always know what's going on. There are not many people like him in our modern world. That's sad.
    We love you and we will miss you.

    • @afz8732
      @afz8732 Před 2 lety +2

      I agree!
      He Is a really human kind!

    • @mxsthxted
      @mxsthxted Před rokem +1

      Agreed. Too many people sugarcoating it, and not being real these days thanks to advent of social media too.

  • @exzelzo
    @exzelzo Před 2 lety +16

    he is my type of racer, didn't complain much bout his rivalries on the track, keep it clean & simple and head down. Legend

  • @haruntekin6724
    @haruntekin6724 Před 2 lety +813

    Are we really gonna let this be his last interview? Let's vote him driver of the day people.

    • @alejandrop.s.3942
      @alejandrop.s.3942 Před 2 lety +56

      Only if he actually does a superb driving. Otherwise, it would be only for pity, and I don't think a man like him would accept that.

    • @xselmani3843
      @xselmani3843 Před 2 lety +33

      @@dickbuttkiss1991 ok boomer

    • @mrinalpooniwala8252
      @mrinalpooniwala8252 Před 2 lety +48

      @@dickbuttkiss1991 lol !! Been watching for 17 years !! And would love to hear him last time while driving his car !! So I'll vote him DOTD !!

    • @LGPanthers1
      @LGPanthers1 Před 2 lety +19

      @@dickbuttkiss1991 Most of us have been here the whole time, quit gatekeeping

    • @kapilbusawah7169
      @kapilbusawah7169 Před 2 lety

      @@LGPanthers1 I came in F1 during 2017. I loved what he did with Ferrari. 2018 was sour which lost him races from reliability issues

  • @daniilkvyat7362
    @daniilkvyat7362 Před 2 lety +725

    Many remember him for his funny radios but people should acknowledge his talent during the early 2000’s

    • @Fred_the_1996
      @Fred_the_1996 Před 2 lety +54

      Yeah, from 03 to 07 he was the fastest man on track along with Alonso

    • @slatespok
      @slatespok Před 2 lety +40

      @@Fred_the_1996 yeah, they both were cursed with some unfortunate dnfs

    • @mielvanvelzen5967
      @mielvanvelzen5967 Před 2 lety +20

      Peak Kimi is definetly among the all time Goats imo.

    • @VR-yz8dy
      @VR-yz8dy Před 2 lety +8

      Yeah he was fast as light back then. Regarding the pure speed he might be the best ever

    • @letsBrn
      @letsBrn Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah 2 yo me wasn't to invisted in f1 at that moment.

  • @erikzherrllo6960
    @erikzherrllo6960 Před 2 lety +31

    _“The year is 2005, and Kimi Räikkönen just won the Suzuka GP, becoming the best driver in the world for that champagne-stained moment in time.”_ And that’s how I’ll remember him.

  • @pabloorellana7631
    @pabloorellana7631 Před 2 lety +45

    My first memories of F1 are about Kimi in his McLaren doing badass overtakes and being insanely fast, man I'll miss this guy a lot, thank you for everything Kimi.

  • @sofknupbeat
    @sofknupbeat Před 2 lety +868

    Forever a legend. We’ll miss you Kimi!
    Vote Kimi Driver of the Day on Sunday!

  • @mamavswild
    @mamavswild Před 2 lety +686

    On the podcast ‘Beyond the Grid’ released yesterday with Kimi, he was asked,
    ‘What did it mean for you to win the World Championship?’
    Kimi: (paraphrasing here) ‘well I had to see and talk to more people so…’
    Thank you for keeping it real, Kimi. Go home now and relax with the family and leave us alone….we know what to do.

  • @Harzanable
    @Harzanable Před 2 lety +10

    As a Malaysian, I always take comfort that one of my favourite F1 drivers got his first victory at Sepang. We're all missing you already, Kimi. Enjoy retirement!

  • @Jrdys
    @Jrdys Před 2 lety +31

    Growing up watching Kimi has been an absolute pleasure, and he will be missed. What a treasure he has been to the sport. Wishing him all the best!

  • @Trueracist
    @Trueracist Před 2 lety +118

    Sign this petition -
    We have to vote him for the driver of the day 😭 ...

  • @shadez221
    @shadez221 Před 2 lety +384

    As Alonso once said, the man is the last Ferrari champion on the grid .
    That just says it all . Many of the greats tried to do that but only a select few did it.

  • @andrewpurdy4543
    @andrewpurdy4543 Před 2 lety +10

    What a humble man, Kimi we love you! F1 will never be the same without you!

  • @apersonontheinternet6154
    @apersonontheinternet6154 Před 2 lety +3

    this is the most he talked in his career then everything combined

  • @TheSt1092
    @TheSt1092 Před 2 lety +486

    He arrived in F1 only having done full 1 year in single seaters in Formula Renault UK and was considered a potential safety risk by Max Mosley . He leaves F1 with a World Championship in the bag , 21 wins, over 100 podiums and has provided so many fans with so many great memories . I think Suzuka 2005 in particular is a race that will live forever in the moemories of many fans the test of time. Farewell Kimi. Enjoy your retirement . It's been a great ride.

    • @KepleroGT
      @KepleroGT Před 2 lety +21

      He should have had 3 championships

    • @vineethprabhu8560
      @vineethprabhu8560 Před 2 lety +1

      For me USA 2018, Kimi's last win at Scuderia as I became fan of the sport mid 2017.

    • @letsseetofindout2560
      @letsseetofindout2560 Před 2 lety +2

      A bit like Max right?

    • @TheSt1092
      @TheSt1092 Před 2 lety +2

      @@letsseetofindout2560 A bit like Max though Max did European F3 before F1.

    • @housesports000
      @housesports000 Před 2 lety +5

      @@KepleroGT yeah he maybe had a chance in 2003 but he should have won in 2005 but McLarens were a dog in reliability

  • @tombystander
    @tombystander Před 2 lety +362

    I honestly think Kimi is one of the most liked drivers in f1 history. Will surely be missed

    • @gendumthegreat805
      @gendumthegreat805 Před 2 lety +14

      I think him and Seb are probably the most liked

    • @larsbeuk1303
      @larsbeuk1303 Před 2 lety +4

      @@gendumthegreat805 HIM Seb and ricciardo

    • @ioandavies2292
      @ioandavies2292 Před 2 lety +19

      @@gendumthegreat805 everybody loves seb now but during his golden years people didn't like him that much as they do now

    • @parvizzulfugarov6642
      @parvizzulfugarov6642 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ioandavies2292 Red Bull Seb was the reason I quitted watching F1 lol.

    • @weghxrst5x327
      @weghxrst5x327 Před 2 lety

      @@gendumthegreat805 not seb mate as a vettel fan throughout the years I had to experience pure hatred from f1 fans and media during his red bull years because he was unstoppable , most dominant 4 year period in the history of the sport

  • @KidCannabisXEnterprise
    @KidCannabisXEnterprise Před 2 lety +12

    I think Kimi knows how to enjoy life. He’s living in a moment. Farewell Champ!

  • @karlrensburg3472
    @karlrensburg3472 Před 2 lety +16

    Never been a kimi fan, but the icon status and legacy he leaves behind will be treasured in the F1 world. All the best in your future iceman 🤜🤛

    • @juhos30000
      @juhos30000 Před 2 lety +4

      how can you not be a Kimi fan, everyone likes him

    • @karlrensburg3472
      @karlrensburg3472 Před 2 lety +1

      @@juhos30000 yeah not for me mate. Thanks

  • @avishek438
    @avishek438 Před 2 lety +416

    “It’s all over.. It’s all over.. By my calculations we win the championship by one point.”
    - my favourite F1 radio of all times.. will be etched in my memory forever.. i became a Kimi fan at the beginning of 2007 when he joined Ferrari.. imagine how much i enjoyed that season 🙂

  • @nitrousf1405
    @nitrousf1405 Před 2 lety +479

    Sports will never be the same without Kimi. What a character. Let’s get him that driver of the day interview on Sunday!

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +18

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

    • @annapelodi7952
      @annapelodi7952 Před 2 lety +8

      Ok got it

    • @imeverywhere9633
      @imeverywhere9633 Před 2 lety +3

      poor gio

    • @3DWorldMan
      @3DWorldMan Před 2 lety +3

      or we can vote someone that deserves it instead and let kimi leave f1 silently like he would probably prefer

    • @macjalac5845
      @macjalac5845 Před 2 lety

      @@3DWorldMan Exactly plus he has nothing interesting to say as always...

  • @avocado231
    @avocado231 Před 2 lety +8

    He was a true legend. Better than the best. I cant wait for Monaco next year when he will hopefully be on his yatch holding a beer and enjoying the race. Kimi is the one guy that will never be forgotten.

  • @hoggy73
    @hoggy73 Před 2 lety +8

    Kimi is a real legend. Sincerely gonna miss him in F1. Wishing him all the best in the future.

  • @mistertheking
    @mistertheking Před 2 lety +571

    Kimi is such a great father, we never really get to see that since he keeps his family life private as he's very much entitled to do. But you can tell he's pretty excited to spend time with his family and help his kids go karting. So happy for him.

    • @anggabudi5619
      @anggabudi5619 Před 2 lety +8

      As we love kimi racing, we must give kimi back to his wife and family 😁

    • @carzz185
      @carzz185 Před 2 lety +8

      @@anggabudi5619 we'll have the raikkonen name in F1 again in the future for sure!

    • @jeffkeith637
      @jeffkeith637 Před 2 lety +1

      private? Almost everything of his family life is on social media. I love Kimi, but I had to stop following to clear space for other things!

    • @GloomGaiGar
      @GloomGaiGar Před 2 lety

      He's fairly active on instagram.

    • @connorclinton7650
      @connorclinton7650 Před 2 lety +1

      He doesn't keep it private at all actually

  • @auua93
    @auua93 Před 2 lety +288

    It's so nice to hear how warmly he speaks of his family and how much he is looking forward to spending more time with them.

    • @piavodusek3868
      @piavodusek3868 Před 2 lety +24

      i think it's so lovely how he truly cherishes his family so much. always makes it clear that f1 is second only to his family, that nothing is more important than his wife and his kids. it's very heartwarming

    • @164DiecastVideos
      @164DiecastVideos Před 2 lety +2

      The kimi he lets you see versus the kimi he trulu is, are very different people. This is just a glimpse of the real him. Having been lucky enough to meet him a few times (and his Wife) - he isn’t the ice man portrayed. Hes actually a nice bloke who has old school values, parties hard and likes to drive fast cars and smoke like a chimney (not sure he still does but always had a smoke on the go out the back of the paddock) lol

    • @piavodusek3868
      @piavodusek3868 Před 2 lety +1

      @@164DiecastVideos hopefully with the kids he doesn't smoke anymore

  • @GraemeScala
    @GraemeScala Před 2 lety +5

    Nice interview, Lawrence. What an amazing life Kimi has lived. We're gonna miss him big time!

  • @gauravjoshi6310
    @gauravjoshi6310 Před 2 lety +7

    Admiration for this man in people's heart never seems to reduce.
    Farewell King

  • @110adventures7
    @110adventures7 Před 2 lety +190

    The most I've heard him say in one go, will be sorely missed.

    • @felixborek
      @felixborek Před 2 lety +4

      Then you haven’t heard the podcast released a few days ago with Kimi ;) can recommend it

  • @jauharshahbaz
    @jauharshahbaz Před 2 lety +87

    Seb said it best, "his silence will be missed". Kiitos Iceman!

  • @threshfanboy9131
    @threshfanboy9131 Před 2 lety +3

    Man I sure shed some tears right now. Thank you Kim for everything that you've done for us and even yourself. It's been a true honor getting to witness and to cherish you not only as a unbelievable driver but also as such a unique and lovable person. From the bottom of my heart Kimi, thank you.

  • @wally9935
    @wally9935 Před 2 lety +4

    Consistent man through and through. Thank you Kimi!

  • @Firebolt1729
    @Firebolt1729 Před 2 lety +81

    I think we can all agree on voting Kimi as the Driver of the Day on Sunday

  • @lisajohnson1528
    @lisajohnson1528 Před 2 lety +349

    I'll never forget Kimi going for a magnum when the race was suspended by bad rain and he knew that was the end of the race when everyone else was still in their racing gear plus all his interviews with Martin bundle are legendary

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 Před 2 lety +34

      Watching him eating that ice lolly whilst everyone else were running round really stressed out was hilarious 😂

    • @PitestiNation
      @PitestiNation Před 2 lety +1

      Did this happen in 2021? I kinda missed some of those 4 hours in Belgium

    • @matejdudjak9969
      @matejdudjak9969 Před 2 lety +7

      @@PitestiNation 2009 malaysia

    • @theempires5
      @theempires5 Před 2 lety +6

      Kimi's car has the KERS system flooded by rain so his race was over at that point. That's why he's in normal clothing during that time

    • @PitestiNation
      @PitestiNation Před 2 lety

      @@matejdudjak9969 thank you

  • @kohikappu
    @kohikappu Před 2 lety +6

    Been following him since 2007, what a great driver he is.

  • @akmal94ibrahim
    @akmal94ibrahim Před 2 lety +5

    I've only ever supported Kimi. I even stopped watching F1 for a while when he left (though it was for other reasons). Really gonna miss him and I don't know if there is any other driver I will fully support like I did with him.

  • @basiccallyeverything7528
    @basiccallyeverything7528 Před 2 lety +97

    We must make Kimi the driver of the day this weekend pass on the message

  • @physicns
    @physicns Před 2 lety +657

    When Lawrence asked if Kimi would be involved if his kids get into racing, he said "for sure I'd get involved, I'd fix the go karts, get things ready..."
    Kimi grew up in a working-class family where he, his dad, and his brother essentially did all the work themselves, and it shows how simple and humble his worldview has remained. Love this man.

    • @flamingchuucygnet8983
      @flamingchuucygnet8983 Před 2 lety +50

      Kimi helping/training Robin in the future be like: "Steering wheel! Don't forget your steering wheel and gloves! Where is your drink?!"
      Robin: "Leave me alone dad! I know what I'm doing!"
      It's a nice imagination to have.

    • @LIP3XGunner
      @LIP3XGunner Před 2 lety +12

      You can still see those things i his little raw social media posts … a few days ago you could see him change tyres to winter tyres on his wife’s car

    • @akmal94ibrahim
      @akmal94ibrahim Před 2 lety

      Kinda like Schumi

    • @user-ot4wm2fh8g
      @user-ot4wm2fh8g Před 2 lety +2

      Was on Instagram the other day putting the snow tyres on his family car, man keeps it humble

  • @f1ntasticgaming
    @f1ntasticgaming Před 2 lety +5

    The F1 world will always miss Kimi! Thank you so much for all of those legendary moments 🏆

  • @006bloody
    @006bloody Před 2 lety

    Much appreciated for all the memories.

  • @axelkuijk9361
    @axelkuijk9361 Před 2 lety +43

    Never seen Kimi answering a question with so much words, pretty special. You will be missed Kimi. Wish you all the best.

  • @andrewjohnston3919
    @andrewjohnston3919 Před 2 lety +99

    This is the most hes said in years. You can tell he's going to enjoy this weekend

  • @rdug2165
    @rdug2165 Před 2 lety +4

    Love you, man. You've been a part of my life for nearly 20 years. Some people know me only as a fan of yours. It's the end of an era. I'll miss you. Hope you will still come around to the garages once in a while.

  • @RandomGuy37
    @RandomGuy37 Před 2 lety +5

    Even though Kimi is retiring, he'll always be my all time favorite Formula One driver.

  • @theormd2141
    @theormd2141 Před 2 lety +132

    More words in this interview than in his whole career ! You'll be missed Kimi

  • @f1andfootballfan993
    @f1andfootballfan993 Před 2 lety +242

    Kimi will be missed so much 🥺. Everyone needs to vote him driver of the day so we can get one final message from him. Goodbye Kimi 😢

    • @dawrekk
      @dawrekk Před 2 lety +6

      Fr

    • @rotua98
      @rotua98 Před 2 lety +4

      Kimi will be missed so much
      Just like Portsmouth to Premier League 🤣

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +7

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

    • @rianfagundes9466
      @rianfagundes9466 Před 2 lety

      just commenting to make these comment more visible.

  • @justdriveit7434
    @justdriveit7434 Před 2 lety +7

    Absolute LEGEND!!!we’re going to miss him!!!

  • @lotarrrrr
    @lotarrrrr Před 2 lety +9

    I still remember when he was on the podium for the first time, a kid with a racesuit that looked way to big for his size 😄
    A legend in the making back then....

    • @brm3175
      @brm3175 Před 2 lety

      Yeah and what a race was his first one in F1...

  • @IssaalaaRacing
    @IssaalaaRacing Před 2 lety +354

    Kimi will be missed, F1 will never be the same without him…

    • @ianfleming008bsi8
      @ianfleming008bsi8 Před 2 lety +9

      We are losing a true legend of the sport, especially in modern time his personality has out shown his immense amounts of talent

    • @IssaalaaRacing
      @IssaalaaRacing Před 2 lety +3

      @@ianfleming008bsi8 he’s one of the best no doubt…

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +5

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

  • @lolitagianni
    @lolitagianni Před 2 lety +186

    There’s no one else like Kimi. Enjoy your retirement ❤️

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +6

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

  • @balintvarga5439
    @balintvarga5439 Před 2 lety +12

    I haven’t heard Kimi talking this much tbh
    A legend who will be missed by many of us 🔥

  • @F1RL
    @F1RL Před 2 lety +2

    It’s really sad to see him go
    I loved how cheeky he was on the radio
    Gonna miss kimi 🏎

  • @Takdashark
    @Takdashark Před 2 lety +282

    For a guy who doesn’t talk much, they’ve gotten a lot of “last” interviews out of him.

  • @Petep87
    @Petep87 Před 2 lety +344

    Don’t want him to leave.. A funny guy on the radio and a incredible guy.. He will be missed for sure.. 😔

    • @stevejeromelawrence5285
      @stevejeromelawrence5285 Před 2 lety +10

      Agree with you but would be nice if people acknowledged the monster he was behind the wheel during his days.

    • @F1RL
      @F1RL Před 2 lety

      Defo he will be missed

    • @Smacked420
      @Smacked420 Před 2 lety

      @@F1RL F1 is going to usher in their youth, they have alot of Talented F2 drivers waiting to move up! I think it would be chaotic and awesome if we had a lineup of Young drivers.

    • @F1RL
      @F1RL Před 2 lety

      @@Smacked420 Yh defo hopefully the next drivers make f1 even more interesting

  • @harrygreen1699
    @harrygreen1699 Před 2 lety +1

    Luv ya Kimi thank you for everything that yourself, your family and your teams have achieved. I wish you the very best for your future and can’t wait to see the many things you’ll do, love from your f1 family

  • @roytort
    @roytort Před 2 lety +1

    This is the most I have seen him share and talk. Go kimi, you are a legend.

  • @iNeedaDoctor21
    @iNeedaDoctor21 Před 2 lety +123

    That's the most I've heard him talk in his 20 years of racing! Gonna miss the Iceman

  • @motogpf1fan939
    @motogpf1fan939 Před 2 lety +26

    Reminder to vote him as a driver of the day we wanna have the legendary interview

  • @J1.477
    @J1.477 Před 2 lety +2

    A person like this is rare. Longevity, talent and the best personality in F1…ever !!

  • @UnimatrixOne
    @UnimatrixOne Před 2 lety +10

    Possibly the best driver ever!
    The three-time champion of our hearts!
    We will miss him very much in F1!

  • @MultiTopgearfan
    @MultiTopgearfan Před 2 lety +184

    Thank you, Kimi. For everything. Hope the future generation don’t just remember him for his funny team radio moments but also his incredible speed in the 2000s and consistency in his second Ferrari stint (especially 2017-2018). He is proof that form is temporary, class is permanent.

    • @mrkic23
      @mrkic23 Před 2 lety +6

      His prime was mclaren. Immense speed. As Ron Dennis said it himself, fastest driver since ayrton senna.

    • @PlatinumAgar
      @PlatinumAgar Před 2 lety +1

      He was the fastest driver on the grid back in mclaren, no one could have touched him, if the car was reliable. Top 3 fastest driver ever, sadly didn't have the same kinda blistering speed in his second stint

  • @michaelhiggins7072
    @michaelhiggins7072 Před 2 lety +273

    I’ll never forget COTA 2018. My first F1 race to attend in person. Was with my dad and grandpa and they bought me a Kimi hat before the race. I’ll never get rid of that hat. Thanks Kimi!

    • @ingydegmar2060
      @ingydegmar2060 Před 2 lety +6

      I love how everyone was happy Kimi won that day. Even the die hard red bull or merc fans.

    • @robertomariani626
      @robertomariani626 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ingydegmar2060 Yes, was long overdue a win, honestly I was already sad he missed the one at monza cause I saw a sort of raikkonen from the old days there and could've done it if the tyres hadn't dropped off.

  • @abidkhattak5780
    @abidkhattak5780 Před 2 lety

    What a legend. Thank you for all the entertainment...

  • @jamiecottrill7316
    @jamiecottrill7316 Před 2 lety +3

    What a legend! I think they should just give him the title this year as a thank you from f1 👍

  • @subarnosinha8042
    @subarnosinha8042 Před 2 lety +158

    Kimi Räikkönen is a certified legend of this sport, one of the greatest ever to have done it. He'll remain a legend till the end of times, even when some young one surpasses him on the stat front. You'll be missed legend. Live well, and have fun.

  • @ianfleming008bsi8
    @ianfleming008bsi8 Před 2 lety +75

    For the first time in my time watching F1 Kimi has said more that 5 words in an interview, all jokes aside though, if he had been given a more reliable car he certainly could have had 3-4 world championships

    • @YUKKO0110
      @YUKKO0110 Před 2 lety +10

      Petition to vote Kimi for driver of the day in honour of his last race in F1.

  • @peterfowke7818
    @peterfowke7818 Před 2 lety +1

    When kimi Raikkonen said his last word in farewell F1 Interview is now interesting over race he did so many years in the Sport of F1.

  • @unowhoim100
    @unowhoim100 Před 2 lety +3

    I think this may be the most I've heard Kimi speak at one time! Gonna miss him in F1, but hope he enjoys his retirement!

  • @dexraikkonen7
    @dexraikkonen7 Před 2 lety +128

    The beast, the no nonsense racer, the guy who made F1 an absolute joy, the guy with the best sense of humor and the fairest of them all; never had a tantrum, never talked bad about anyone (who didn't deserve it). Always mysterious, but always there; Forever the legend.. forever se7en.. master Kimi Räikkönen.

    • @taccus3990
      @taccus3990 Před 2 lety +5

      The embodiment of "go, get the work done, go back". Straightforward, no fuss, no drama, caring with everyone even though he doesn't show it much. A hecking beast behind the wheel, a man capable of driving a golf cart around the track overtaking everyone. I've always loved him, he's always and will always have my respect

  • @stefanatterhall
    @stefanatterhall Před 2 lety +225

    Been following Kimi since 2005. Always class and no bs, letting the talking be done on track. Immensly quick when he has his days, even at this age is which says it all. Grande Kimi - Tack för allt!

  • @lyndakelly4243
    @lyndakelly4243 Před 2 lety

    I was never a fan of Kimi's but the time he met the wee lad who was sobbing his little heart out when he went out and then again the following year was a lovely touch and I liked that a great deal 👍🏻

  • @phrouleau
    @phrouleau Před 2 lety

    So grounded to reality! What a great soul! Way to go man!