Why is Kimi Raikkonen called Iceman?

He is called the iceman due to his no bullshit, icy persona and demeanor, stress, worry doesn't affect him, no emotion whatever the circumstance. The guy is a pure talent and the last of the great racers period. That is all. A guy who does not wis... read more

There once was a two time world champion by name Mika Haikken, Finnish, who used to be quite cool when under pressure. That and the fact that he was from the cold Nordic nation gave him the nickname "Iceman". When Mika left people started calling Kimi,iceman maybe after Kimi retires, Kovalainen will be called iceman. read more

That and the fact that he was from the cold Nordic nation gave him the nickname "Iceman". When Mika left people started calling Kimi Iceman, maybe after Kimi retires, Kovalainen will be called iceman. Looks like all Finns would be called Icemen. read more

Last year, Kimi Raikkonen made a popular appearance on Top Gear, to lap the ageing Suzuki Liana around the TG track. Thanks to wet and cold conditions, he couldn't challenge Sebastian Vettel's fastest time. read more