Happy birthday! Kimi Raikkonen turns 46 today

Kimi Raikkonen is celebrating his 46th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed racing drivers of his generation.

Popular racing driver Kimi Raikkonen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 46th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Räikkönen, a cultural icon

Born Kimi-Matias Räikkönen in Espoo on October 17, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Finnish history. Räikkönen's not just a great racing driver, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Kimi hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kimi Raikkonen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 46.

Happy Birthday, Kimi, you're the best!

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