Where the money comes from
| Bilanz rank | 277th of the 300 richest people living in Switzerland, 2023 list, with a fortune of CHF 175 million Bilanz / Handelszeitung |
| Home | Has long lived in Baar, in the canton of Zug, according to Bilanz Bilanz / Handelszeitung |
Kimi Räikkönen, "the Iceman", is one of Formula 1's most popular champions. The Finn started his first Grand Prix in 2001 with barely any car racing experience, moved to McLaren and won the 2007 world title with Ferrari by one point. Over 19 seasons he won 21 races and made 349 starts, and in between he spent two years in the World Rally Championship. He retired from Formula 1 in 2021 and now runs Kawasaki's motocross team.
Räikkönen has lived in Switzerland for many years, and the Swiss business magazine Bilanz included him in its 2023 ranking of the 300 richest people in the country with CHF 175 million, 277th overall. That is about $212 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Räikkönen was one of the best-paid drivers of the 2000s, especially during his first spell at Ferrari, and he kept earning top salaries after his comeback with Lotus, Ferrari again and Alfa Romeo. Personal sponsorship added to that.
Bilanz notes he still enjoys the adrenaline of racing: in 2023 he made a one-off NASCAR start at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas. He lives in Baar in the canton of Zug with his wife Minttu and their three children.
Career at a glance
Räikkönen grew up in Espoo, started karting at 10 and dominated the 2000 British Formula Renault championship before Sauber gave him a Formula 1 seat. At McLaren he finished runner-up in 2003 and 2005.
His 2007 title came in his first season at Ferrari. He finished his career with 21 wins and 103 podiums, both Finnish records, and later made one-off NASCAR Cup starts in 2022 and 2023.
About this estimate
Bilanz is Switzerland's leading business magazine and ranks the 300 richest people living in the country every year. Its profile of Räikkönen is marked as of December 2023, the latest edition in which we found him with a figure, so it is about three years old.
We show the figure exactly as Bilanz published it, in Swiss francs, with a rough dollar conversion. Bilanz only covers residents of Switzerland.
Career and money timeline
- 2001
Makes his Formula 1 debut with Sauber.
- 2002
Joins McLaren.
- 2003
Wins his first Grand Prix, in Malaysia.
- 2007
Wins the world championship with Ferrari by a single point.
- 2012
Returns to Formula 1 with Lotus after two years in rallying.
- 2018
Wins the United States Grand Prix, his 21st and last victory.
- 2021
Retires from Formula 1 after a record 349 starts at the time.
- 2023
Bilanz puts his fortune at CHF 175 million, 277th in Switzerland.
Kimi Räikkönen net worth FAQ
What is Kimi Räikkönen's net worth?
Bilanz estimated in December 2023 that Kimi Räikkönen is worth CHF 175 million. That is the most recent published estimate from Bilanz that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is Bilanz's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
Why does a Swiss magazine list Kimi Räikkönen?
Because he lives in Switzerland, in Baar in the canton of Zug. Bilanz ranks the richest people resident in the country and listed him at CHF 175 million in 2023.
Sources
- Bilanz / Handelszeitung, 300 Reichste 2023: Kimi Räikkönen (December 1, 2023)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Kimi Räikkönen (accessed October 24, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
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