Kimi Räikkönen's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Racing
Kimi Räikkönen's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2001-10-13 | Caused significant discomfort and required rest. | Kimi Räikkönen suffered a lower back injury during a testing session for Sauber. The injury caused considerable discomfort, necessitating a period of rest and treatment. | During a testing session for Sauber in Formula 1. | 2 weeks | Rest and physical therapy focusing on strengthening the back muscles. | Minor; he was able to continue his career without major issues. | Minimal; Kimi was able to maintain his focus and competitive spirit. | Wrist fracture earlier in the year. | 2001-10-28 | Mild | Rest and physical therapy. | Sauber medical team and physiotherapists. | No lasting issues reported. | Regular back strengthening exercises. | Missed some testing sessions. | Pain and stiffness in the lower back. | Moderate; managed with ongoing physiotherapy. | Team medical support. | Sauber team facilities and local physical therapy center. |
| Fractures | Right Wrist | 2001-04-14 | Required surgery and missed several races. | Kimi Räikkönen fractured his right wrist during a crash in a race in the British Formula Renault Championship. This incident required immediate medical attention and subsequent surgery. | Accident during a race in the British Formula Renault Championship. | 6 weeks | Underwent surgery followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility in the wrist. | Missed several races but returned strong, eventually moving up to Formula 1. | Minor; Kimi remained focused and determined to recover and compete. | None reported prior to this incident. | 2001-06-01 | Moderate | Surgery and physical therapy | British motorsport medical team and local hospital surgeons. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved safety measures in car design. | Several races in the British Formula Renault Championship. | Severe pain and swelling in the right wrist. | Low after full recovery. | Team and family support. | Local hospital and physical therapy center. |
| Sprains | Left Ankle | 2005-05-28 | Experienced pain and swelling, but continued to race. | Kimi Räikkönen sprained his left ankle during a race incident at the Monaco Grand Prix. Despite the injury, he continued to race and finish the event. | During a race incident in the Monaco Grand Prix. | 1 week | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). | Minimal; did not miss any races. | Minor; Kimi showed resilience and determination. | Wrist fracture in 2001, back injury in 2001. | 2005-06-05 | Mild | RICE method and light physiotherapy. | McLaren medical team. | No significant long-term impact. | Ankle strengthening exercises. | None. | Pain and swelling in the left ankle. | Low with proper rehabilitation. | Team medical staff. | McLaren team facilities. |
| Strains | Right Knee | 2013-11-02 | Pain and swelling, required medical evaluation. | Kimi Räikkönen strained his right knee following a collision during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The injury caused pain and swelling, necessitating medical evaluation and treatment. | During a collision in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | 2 weeks | Rest and physical therapy focused on knee stability and strength. | Minor; returned to racing after a short recovery period. | Minimal; maintained competitive mindset. | Wrist fracture in 2001, back injury in 2001, ankle sprain in 2005. | 2013-11-17 | Moderate | Rest and physical therapy. | Lotus F1 Team medical staff. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Regular knee strengthening exercises. | Minimal; missed some practice sessions. | Pain and swelling in the right knee. | Moderate; managed with ongoing physiotherapy. | Team medical and physiotherapy staff. | Lotus F1 Team facilities and local physiotherapy center. |
Kimi Räikkönen's Sports Injuries Videos
Kimi Raikkonen accidentally breaks mechanic's leg (2018 Bahrain GP)
Kimi Räikkönen is out as his car hits one of the mechanics. The left rear wheel was not on properly for the second time this weekend.
Kimi Räikkönen burning incident in the pit (with Heikki Kovalainen) - F1 Brazilian GP 2009
I came back to the box and we changed the strategy to a race with just one stop. While I was in the pit lane, I saw Heikki's car in front...
Alonso Crashes on Top of Raikkonen - All the Angles | 2015 Austrian Grand Prix
In this video, we revisit a dramatic Formula 1 collision involving Kimi Räikkönen and Fernando Alonso. Räikkönen collided with Alonso, causing both their cars to crash into the barrier. The safety car was deployed due to the severity of the accident. Fortunately, both drivers emerged unscathed from the incident. Alonso describes how Räikkönen lost control, leading to the crash, and expresses relief that both drivers are okay, despite the close proximity to the cockpit and helmet area during the accident.
