Kimi Raikkonen Family Tree: The Story Behind The Iceman

Kimi-Matias Räikkönen, born 17 October 1979 in Espoo, Finland, won the 2007 F1 World Championship with Ferrari — known as "The Iceman" for his unflappable disposition. Holds the F1 race-starts record (349).

The Family's Roots: An Espoo Finnish Family

The Räikkönen family is from Espoo, near Helsinki.

His Parents

Father: Matti Räikkönen (died 2010) — road construction worker; was a rally amateur in Finland.

Mother: Paula Räikkönen — homemaker.

His Brother

Rami Räikkönen, born 1976 — Kimi's elder brother; rally driver in Finland; runs a kart shop.

His First Wife: Jenni Dahlman

Jenni Dahlman, born 1981 — Miss Scandinavia 2000; Kimi's first wife from 31 July 2004 to December 2013.

His Wife: Minttu Virtanen

Minttu Virtanen Räikkönen, born 27 February 1986 — Finnish flight attendant. Kimi and Minttu married on 7 August 2016 in Siena, Italy.

Their Children

Robin Ace Matias Räikkönen, born 27 January 2015 — son.

Rianna Angelia Milana Räikkönen, born July 2017 — daughter.

The Räikkönen Family Tree at a Glance

Family Origins: Espoo, Finland.

Father: Matti Räikkönen (died 2010) — road construction; amateur rally driver.

Mother: Paula Räikkönen.

Brother: Rami Räikkönen (b. 1976) — rally driver.

First Wife: Jenni Dahlman (b. 1981; m. 31 July 2004, div. December 2013).

Wife: Minttu Virtanen (b. 27 February 1986; m. 7 August 2016).

Children: Robin Ace Matias (b. 27 January 2015); Rianna Angelia Milana (b. July 2017).

Kimi Räikkönen:

  • Born 17 October 1979, Espoo
  • Karting from age 10
  • Formula Renault UK champion 2000
  • F1 debut: 2001 Australian GP (Sauber) — given a super licence on dispensation due to lack of single-seater experience
  • McLaren: 2002–06
  • Ferrari: 2007–09 — F1 World Champion 2007 (won by 1 point over Hamilton)
  • WRC: 2010–11 (Citroën, Citroën Junior)
  • Lotus: 2012–13
  • Ferrari: 2014–18
  • Sauber/Alfa Romeo: 2019–21
  • Retired after 2021 Abu Dhabi GP
  • F1 race-starts record: 349
  • 21 Grand Prix wins; 18 pole positions

What the Räikkönen Family Story Teaches Us

A road-construction father (and amateur rally driver) lost in 2010. A homemaker mother. A rally-driver brother. A first marriage of 9 years that ended. A second marriage to a Finnish flight attendant. Two children. A career that produced the F1 race-starts record and the 2007 World Championship.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Kimi story carries the same lesson. Some careers continue across two marriages and three eras. The Iceman's 21 years in F1 (2001–21) span both marriages and his transformation from F1 rookie to record holder.

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