It is something horrific with Ferrari management in mid-2010s. Looking how Iceman and Seb was demotivated after that stint, and how Vettel is flourished again in proper conditions. Kimi is excellent and stable driver (and invaluable for his feedback), and sometimes shows a sparks of his old self, but I hope that his next life chapter woul reignite him again.
It'll be a shame to see him no longer in the paddock but I do think Kimi's time is up. I think Kimi is going to announce his retirement at Monza and Alfa will announce Bottas/de Vries for 2022.
Kimi lost the 2005 championship because of lack of reliability in his car; 2 retirements and 1 DNF against 1 of Alonso. I don't recall an Alonso+Renault dominance. It was the opposite, the MP4-20 was so dominant (due to the pace of in-season development thanks to the Thursdays practice) that it is said that Renault thought the championship was over by Hungary (race 13/19). McLaren had a poor start, which allowed Renault to manage the difference they've made during the first half of the season. That's my recollection of events.
McLaren finished 5th during 2004, which allowed them access to Thursday practice. The objective of it was to allow midfield teams to catch up to the front of the field. McLaren produced such a car for 2005, that many found it unfair advantage. 10 wins out of 19 venues and 17 podiums to Renault's 8 wins and 17 podiums.
Kimi was always meant to be second fiddle at Ferrari, and team orders dictated Vettel to be ahead - especially when actually in competition with Hamilton. He may only have had one win in 102 appearances during his second stint with the Scuderia, but he also had 24 podiums and finished 4th or better in the championship in 3 of the 5 seasons during his second stint. That's definitely not a decline - it's a team player. He also did reasonably well his first year at Alfa, matching his then career worst ranking of 12th from his 2014 season at Ferrari. There's no reason he wouldn't have been higher in 2020 if the power unit wasn't sheer garbage. That said, he consistently fought with the works Ferrari drivers during that well. No doubt he has declined somewhat, but if he was in an Alpine like Alonso he'd still be in the top 10.
Alfa just has a very awful car. Kimi doesn't like driving terrible cars. He will not adapt driving a car thats now slower than Williams at this point. Which is why in 2014 was the first time we've seen Kimi struggle massively. In other years like 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009. The cars he drove in those seasons were still competitive for points and podiums for as long as his car doesn't break on him. Which is why he still did good in those seasons. Thats the difference between Alonso and Kimi. One can make terrible cars look fast, the other can't do anything with a terrible car. Another factor is his age. We've seen Michael Schumacher's decline when he went to Mercedes, although Alonso is an exception. The older you get, the less reflexes your body gets and combine it with a terrible car, it doesn't really help him alot.
Give him a good car that suits his driving style then you will see him flourish. Give him a shit car expect the man to be demotivated. Sad to see him retire.
Regarding Kimi's 2007 championship, I believe that either Alonso or Hamilton could've easily won't the championship. I believe that part of the Spygate compromise was that neither McLaren driver could be champion that year. It would've been really unfair and also a big scandal that either of them would've clenched the title. That's 100% speculation. In fairness, Kimi should've been champion twice by then, if not by McLaren's own mistakes.
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Speak of the devil. Kimi announced his retirement less than an hour ago. Guess I was right lol
He just watched your vid and went "eh he made some good points" and called it quits then and there
@@thisamazingguyspage yes. This is 100% factual
@@RaianF1 bwoah
impeccable timing. kimi announced just after you posted this vid. thank you kimi! happy retirement.
thank you kimi indeed. he'll be missed bit it was his time
Kimi has just posted his retirement announcement. A sad day for F1
It is something horrific with Ferrari management in mid-2010s. Looking how Iceman and Seb was demotivated after that stint, and how Vettel is flourished again in proper conditions. Kimi is excellent and stable driver (and invaluable for his feedback), and sometimes shows a sparks of his old self, but I hope that his next life chapter woul reignite him again.
It'll be a shame to see him no longer in the paddock but I do think Kimi's time is up.
I think Kimi is going to announce his retirement at Monza and Alfa will announce Bottas/de Vries for 2022.
First part of that comment aged EXTREMELY well.
Now even the other part of the comment
Thank you very mucho for the video, stellar as always!
It should be, just this year he has managed to hit two cars just by not paying attention, including his own teammate on a straight
one of many reasons by now... It's not often we get to see when a driver has been completely drained like Kimi now
Amazing vid, nice concept
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
0:23
Joy Tribianni: How you doin'?
Kimi Raikkonen: Bwoah
**makes a weird throat noise before talking**
Amazing timing
Indeed
Kimi lost the 2005 championship because of lack of reliability in his car; 2 retirements and 1 DNF against 1 of Alonso. I don't recall an Alonso+Renault dominance. It was the opposite, the MP4-20 was so dominant (due to the pace of in-season development thanks to the Thursdays practice) that it is said that Renault thought the championship was over by Hungary (race 13/19). McLaren had a poor start, which allowed Renault to manage the difference they've made during the first half of the season. That's my recollection of events.
McLaren finished 5th during 2004, which allowed them access to Thursday practice. The objective of it was to allow midfield teams to catch up to the front of the field. McLaren produced such a car for 2005, that many found it unfair advantage. 10 wins out of 19 venues and 17 podiums to Renault's 8 wins and 17 podiums.
Kimi was always meant to be second fiddle at Ferrari, and team orders dictated Vettel to be ahead - especially when actually in competition with Hamilton. He may only have had one win in 102 appearances during his second stint with the Scuderia, but he also had 24 podiums and finished 4th or better in the championship in 3 of the 5 seasons during his second stint. That's definitely not a decline - it's a team player. He also did reasonably well his first year at Alfa, matching his then career worst ranking of 12th from his 2014 season at Ferrari. There's no reason he wouldn't have been higher in 2020 if the power unit wasn't sheer garbage. That said, he consistently fought with the works Ferrari drivers during that well.
No doubt he has declined somewhat, but if he was in an Alpine like Alonso he'd still be in the top 10.
Leave him alone he knows what he needs to do
Fkin... aged like fine wine
NOTI GANG ONCE AGAIN
Legend!
Excellent Thumbnail!
Thank you dude! Really put in the hours for that one!
Heartbreaking enough for Heidfeld, 'cause he's relate with McLaren, and being their junior driver, but in 2002, instead pick him, McLaren pick Kimi.
Wow. Never seen timing this accurate 👏👏👏
Alfa just has a very awful car. Kimi doesn't like driving terrible cars. He will not adapt driving a car thats now slower than Williams at this point. Which is why in 2014 was the first time we've seen Kimi struggle massively. In other years like 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009. The cars he drove in those seasons were still competitive for points and podiums for as long as his car doesn't break on him. Which is why he still did good in those seasons. Thats the difference between Alonso and Kimi. One can make terrible cars look fast, the other can't do anything with a terrible car. Another factor is his age. We've seen Michael Schumacher's decline when he went to Mercedes, although Alonso is an exception. The older you get, the less reflexes your body gets and combine it with a terrible car, it doesn't really help him alot.
Should've waited another 3 hours before upload. He just announced his retirement lol
Oh no, video would've been irrelevant then hahaha
He retired a happy man.
Give him a good car that suits his driving style then you will see him flourish. Give him a shit car expect the man to be demotivated. Sad to see him retire.
Anyone know the backround music??
Damn bruh talk about timing
Ikr
Yes it is! Good ⏱!
Holy shit. Good thing I didn't wait for tomorrow, the video would've become irrelevant lol
Nice thumbnail👌🏻
Thanks dude, really appreciate that!!!
Regarding Kimi's 2007 championship, I believe that either Alonso or Hamilton could've easily won't the championship. I believe that part of the Spygate compromise was that neither McLaren driver could be champion that year. It would've been really unfair and also a big scandal that either of them would've clenched the title. That's 100% speculation. In fairness, Kimi should've been champion twice by then, if not by McLaren's own mistakes.
A sad day for F1...
Unterrated channel
Thanks mate! Slowly but surely getting there
"Let's be honest", If you hate kimi just say so, stop pretending to understand F1 racing. By the way Kimi has retired and so should you.
Lol thanks for watching
@@RaianF1 What a great review.On point.
You prove to anyone that saw this review there in no reason to see the next one.Thank you.
Awww he hates kimi boohoo what will you do 🤣? Nobody gives a shit, kimi should have retired no more washed crybabies on the grid anymore like him