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The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen

By: Kari Hotakainen
Narrated by: Luke Thompson
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 'I loved it. I thought it was fascinating - really, really interesting story that he's got to tell... I've known him for years and I learned an awful lot.' Marc Priestley?

Kimi Räikkönen is the Finnish superstar Formula One driver with a reputation for being fast on the track and silent off it – until now!

In this superb and authorised portrait of Räikkönen, Kari Hotakainen gets to reveal the side of the man that few beyond his close family and friends have ever seen. Enigmatic and private, Ferrari’s former world champion driver rarely opens up to outsiders, but he granted Hotakainen exclusive access to his world and to his way of thinking. It ensures that this will be an audiobook that will delight all fans of motorsport, who have long revered the Finn.

The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen takes the reader into the heart of the action at grands prix around the world, behind the scenes as race strategies are planned, and opens up the private side of his life that he normally guards so carefully.

With all the cult appeal of I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the raw excitement of Formula One and the insight of the best biographies, this is an audiobook every sports fan will want to treasure.©2018 Kari Hotakainen (P)2018 Simon & Schuster UK Sports

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Critic reviews

'I loved it. I thought it was fascinating - really, really interesting story that he's got to tell... This book gives us that insight [into the Kimi Räikkönen world]… If you have even the mildest interest and intrigue about Kimi...then you need to go and get this book and read it. I've known him for years and I learned an awful lot.' (Marc Priestley)
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This book really shows the unknown side of Raikkonen. It was a really good listen.

Much better than expected

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A fantastic production, that really brought the story to life. Highly recommended. Fantastic listening opportunity.

Captivating

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As a younger F1 fan, I haven’t really seen Kimi’s race career personally, well except for the last couple of years, however I love to learn about the history of the sport. This book has helped solidify Kimi as my all time favourite driver (plus it helps that I’m a mclaren fan). This is a good book and a fun listen.

I love this book

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Entertaining, interesting, well researched book. Would have liked a little more personal info but then again Kimi is not the most personal guy! Interesting book.

Interesting

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Quite painful to listen to, but interesting stories about Räikkönen.

A list of facts, written by somebody who is not a motorsport fan - but seemingly didn't get a motorsport fan to check terminology.

interesting facts - terrible writing

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Superb insight into the enigma that is Kimi. Once I started listening I could not stop.

Superb insight into the enigma that is Kimi.

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Addictive, wanted to listen whenever possible.
Felt this was a respectful and appropriate book in line with its subject!

Addictive insights

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If the stories are true the man is even more interesting than he comes across within F1. A good listen and well read.

Needed to know more

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The book was good but either the narrator was to silent or the app needs to be improved, never had anny issues with not hearing a book but this time whilst at work i had a hard time hearing it.

Good book overall

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Good book, it jumps about a lot but is a great insight into Kimi

Good book if your fascinated by the ice man

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