Kimi Raikkonen, driver of the #91 Recogni Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen- Source: Getty
Former F1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen once gave a hilarious reason for missing a presentation by soccer legend Pele at the 2006 Brazilian GP. The Finnish driver was one of a kind as a driver and a personality, loved by fans and drivers alike for his no-nonsense approach to media activities.
He made a name for himself as a fast and uncompromising driver on the track and attracted plenty of eyeballs during his McLaren years from 2002 to 2006.
Ferrari poached Raikkonen in the latter half of 2006 to replace the departing Michael Schumacher, who had announced his retirement from the sport. In his farewell race at Interlagos, the seven-time F1 world champion was honored by Brazilian football legend Pele for his contribution to the sport in a presentation.
