Leave Me Alone, I Know What I’m Doing

Kimi Räikkönen’s Formula One career was anything but ordinary. From a modest upbringing in Espoo, Finland, to becoming one of the most celebrated and enigmatic champions in motorsport, Räikkönen carved a path entirely on his own terms. With a world championship, 21 Grand Prix victories, and the record for the most starts in F1 history at the time of his retirement, he achieved everything the sport could offer-without ever conforming to its expectations.This definitive, fact-based biography traces his journey with narrative precision and respect for the truth behind the Iceman’s mystique. It chronicles every chapter of his career, from his rapid ascent through junior categories and controversial F1 debut, to his time with iconic teams like McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus, and Alfa Romeo. Along the way, it reveals how Räikkönen’s relentless focus, engineering trust, and quiet determination reshaped how we understand greatness in the high-stakes world of Grand Prix racing.Eschewing speculation or embellishment, the book offers an unvarnished look at a driver who refused to play the game-and still won. This is the complete story of Kimi Räikkönen: a man who didn’t chase legacy, yet created one that endures beyond the checkered flag.