Kimi Raikkonen is a Formula One legend and will be competing in his last race in the sport at this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. An iconic moment in the Finn’s career was when he won his first and only title back in 2007 with Ferrari. Now, as the Alfa Romeo driver is prepared to part ways with the grid, the Italian team have dedicated a post to the Finnish driver before the final race of his F1 career. What is more touching is Kimi’s reply to the post, thanking the Italian team for the love and support he received when he drove for them. FERRARI SHARES A HEARTFELT MESSAGE FOR KIMI RAIKKONEN BEFORE HIS FINAL RACE The world will be watching as Raikkonen will be getting ready this weekend to race his final race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. Having raced for the iconic Italian team on the F1 grid, it is only fitting that they dedicated a post to a driver who won the 2007 driver’s championship. Ferrari [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/] wrote, “Celebrating the career of a legend, #Kimi7 #essereFerrari #F1 #KiitosKimi#AbuDhabiGP,” to which the Iceman replied, “Ferrari and Italy will forever have a special place in my heart. Grazie mille!” Watch Story: From Serena Williams to Chris Hemsworth: Celebrities Lured by the Glitz and Glamor of Monaco [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-wta-tennis-news-from-serena-williams-to-chris-hemsworth-celebrities-lured-by-the-glitz-glamour-of-monaco-gp/] THE ICEMAN’S FINAL RACE OF HIS F1 CAREER Earlier this year, when Kimi [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/antonio-giovinazzi/] announced he would be retiring at the end of the season, the F1 community was heartbroken, as he is an iconic driver on the grid. This season, the Alfa Romeo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/alfa-romeo/] driver has picked up just ten points [https://www.skysports.com/f1/drivers/kimi-raikkonen/results] from the races so far. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix being his last race, Kimi will be hoping that he could score his final F1 points and take his team ahead in the constructor’s championship. Alfa Romeo Racing [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-19T104938Z_552329972_UP1EHBJ0U2O20_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-QATAR.jpg]Formula One F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 19, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen during practice REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed What has been your favorite Kimi moment in F1 & what are your predictions for the Finn’s final race in Formula One? Let us know in the comments below. Arabian GP Qualifying [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-watch-kimi-raikkonen-complains-of-sht-team-radio-during-saudi-arabian-gp-qualifying/] 

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[caption id="attachment_397446" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-397446 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201002132616/Raikkonen-Tuscany.jpg" alt="Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during the F1 Tuscan Grand Prix" width="1920" height="1132" /> Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon[/caption]
<h2>Alfa Romeo: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
Although the Italian team joined F1 in 2019, they have a rich history in the sport. The team raced in the inaugural season of Formula One. That year, they won at the hands of Guiseppe Farina.

However, they stuck around only till 1951 before they left the sport as a manufacturer. The Italian marquee returned in 1979 and raced until 1985, though they did not meet the same amount of success.

The 2019 season was the third time that the Alfa Romeo name returned to Formula One.

Alfa Romeo entered the 2020 season with an unchanged driver lineup. In January 2020, the team announced that they would enter a title sponsorship arrangement with Polish oil company PKN Orlen and that Robert Kubica would join as a reserve driver.

Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi currently drive for the Hinwil-based outfit.
<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
Having had the privilege of competing in the first-ever Formula One season, Alfa Romeo were one of the teams to beat. They even racked up 10 wins, with one being shared by Luigi Fagioli and Juan Manuel Fangio.

[caption id="attachment_397449" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-397449 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201002132935/Alfa-Romeo-Tuscany.jpg" alt="Alfa Romeo during Practice for the Tuscan Grand Prix" width="1920" height="1280" /> Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during practice Pool via REUTERS/Claudio Giovannini[/caption]

To date, Fangio's win in Spain in 1951 remains the team's last win. Meanwhile, Ricardo Patrese scored the team's last podium in 1984. Since its return once again, the team's best position was 4th and 5th in Brazil 2019.

Unfortunately, the team have dropped down the order this season by virtue of Ferrari's engine woes. So far, the Swiss-based outfit have scored mere eight points in the 2020 season.
<h2><strong>Alfa Romeo's Sponsors</strong></h2>
Alfa Romeo's title sponsor is PKN Orlen, who recently signed on after leaving Williams F1. Other <a href="https://www.sauber-group.com/motorsport/formula-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">partners</a> include Carrera, Richard Mille, Hewlett Packard, Mitsubishi, Pirelli, and many more.

The Alfa Romeo F1 team is owned by Sauber Motorsport AG, which in turn is <a href="https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sauber-f1-team-announces-change-of-ownership-800401/800401/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">owned by</a> Longbow Finance, a Swiss investment firm.
<h2>Social media handles of Alfa Romeo</h2>
The Alfa Romeo F1 team has various social media handles including <a href="https://twitter.com/alfaromeoracing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Alfaromeoracing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alfaromeoofficial/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/saubermotorsport" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youtube</a>.
<h2><strong>Charity Work</strong></h2>
In 2014, Sauber pledged their support behind Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. In 2019, Alfa Romeo <a href="https://www.sauber-group.com/motorsport/formula-1/save-the-children/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">announced</a> that it would be working together with Save the Children, as an official charity partner.
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<td width="319"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="319">1950</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="319">Peter Sauber</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Number of Titles</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="319">56 million</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Base</strong></td>
<td width="319">Hinwil, Switzerland</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="319">Antonio Giovinazzi, Kimi Raikkonen</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo&#8217;s Kimi Raikkonen during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon Alfa Romeo: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates Although the Italian team joined F1 in 2019, they have a rich history in the sport. The team raced in the inaugural season of Formula One. That year, they won at the hands of Guiseppe Farina. However, they stuck around only till 1951 before they left the sport as a manufacturer. The Italian marquee returned in 1979 and raced until 1985, though they did not meet the same amount of success. The 2019 season was the third time that the Alfa Romeo name returned to Formula One. Alfa Romeo entered the 2020 season with an unchanged driver lineup. In January 2020, the team announced that they would enter a title sponsorship arrangement with Polish oil company PKN Orlen and that Robert Kubica would join as a reserve driver. Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi currently drive for the Hinwil-based outfit. On-track Achievements Having had the privilege of competing in the first-ever Formula One season, Alfa Romeo were one of the teams to beat. They even racked up 10 wins, with one being shared by Luigi Fagioli and Juan Manuel Fangio. Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo&#8217;s Kimi Raikkonen during practice Pool via REUTERS/Claudio Giovannini To date, Fangio&#8217;s win in Spain in 1951 remains the team&#8217;s last win. Meanwhile, Ricardo Patrese scored the team&#8217;s last podium in 1984. Since its return once again, the team&#8217;s best position was 4th and 5th in Brazil 2019. Unfortunately, the team have dropped down the order this season by virtue of Ferrari&#8217;s engine woes. So far, the Swiss-based outfit have scored mere eight points in the 2020 season. Alfa Romeo&#8217;s Sponsors Alfa Romeo&#8217;s title sponsor is PKN Orlen, who recently signed on after leaving Williams F1. Other partners include Carrera, Richard Mille, Hewlett Packard, Mitsubishi, Pirelli, and many more. The Alfa Romeo F1 team is owned by Sauber Motorsport AG, which in turn is owned by Longbow Finance, a Swiss investment firm. Social media handles of Alfa Romeo The Alfa Romeo F1 team has various social media handles including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Charity Work In 2014, Sauber pledged their support behind Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. In 2019, Alfa Romeo announced that it would be working together with Save the Children, as an official charity partner.  Founded 1950  Owner Peter Sauber  Number of Titles 2  Prize Money Won 56 million  Base Hinwil, Switzerland  Drivers Antonio Giovinazzi, Kimi Raikkonen

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