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Kimi Räikkönen: Why is Kimi called Iceman? Who is the oldest F1 driver ever?

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Kimi Raikkonen is a Finnish racing driver who currently drives for Alfa Romeo Racing in Formula One. Kimi Raikkonen has bagged 21 Grand Prix and is regarded as the most successful Finnish driver in the history of Formula One.

Kimi Raikkonen is been in two marriages with Minttu Räikkönen and Jenni Dahlman, and he has two children from his marriage. The names of the children of Kimi Raikkonen are Robin Räikkönen and Rianna Angelia Milana Räikkönen.

Why is Kimi called Iceman?

Kimi Raikkonen is called Iceman due to the fact that he has an ice-cool attitude on and off the track. Additionally, Kimi Raikkonen is called Iceman because he never gets under pressure although racing sports comes with a lot of pressure.

Who is the oldest F1 driver ever?

The oldest Formula One driver ever is Louis Chiron as he raced at the age of 58 years, 277 days. Louis Chiron passed away on June 22, 1979, at the age of 79 years.