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Kimi Raikkonen Reveals an Interesting Detail About His Personal Life Post F1 Retirement

Published 01/09/2022, 10:42 AM EST

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Kimi Raikkonen has finally called time on his Formula One career after almost two decades in motorsports. Raikkonen was one of the most unique drivers in Formula One history; be it his on-track racing methods or off-track persona.

He was straightforward, relaxed, and did not really care about the opinions of others. He was a pure racer at heart and went up against some of the best drivers in F1 history. Kimi never really cared about anything other than just racing; he was never a fan of media questions and fan interactions. But in a recent interview, the Iceman disclosed some personal details about his life.

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I do not have a problem with it: Kimi Raikkonen

As reported by SportsBild, in his biography, Raikkonen mentioned he used to pee in his garden when he was young. When asked if he continues to pee in his garden today, the former Ferrari driver replied in the affirmative.

“Sure, that’s normal for me. When I was a kid, we didn’t have a toilet in my parents’ house. Where else should you pee? Of course, I keep doing that. I do not have a problem with it. If I have to, then I have to.” said Kimi.

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When asked what are his post-retirement plans, the Finn replied he does not have any. He also revealed some benefits of having a retirement life.

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“No, and I don’t want to forge any either. My kids want a dog, but we haven’t decided yet. Maybe it’s enough for them that I will now spend more time at home again.

That vacation is vacation again. Otherwise, we only had the summer break. That was two and a half weeks in which you had to continue training and always had in the back of your mind that afterward, the normal madness would be back.” said Kimi.

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The habit of peeing in the garden is interesting, but it is not surprising when you consider this is about Kimi Raikkonen. Hopefully, the Iceman can finally rest and enjoy the rest of his life to the fullest.

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Devang Chauhan is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication, he has a keen eye for writing engaging and detailed articles on F1. Previously a writer for Sports Social's 'Chase Your Sport' Magazine, Devang has been an ardent follower of the sport for over a decade and has attended two editions of the Indian Grand Prix.
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