09/10/2025 14:06
They call Suzuka a driver’s circuit, and Kimi Raikkonen offered one of its defining performances on 9 October 2005. With the title already out of reach to new world champion Fernando Alonso, Raikkonen delivered a stunning charge that sealed a memorable victory and underlined his reputation for relentless pace and precision.
Why it endures
The drive has entered F1 lore not just for the result but for how it was achieved — incisive passes, commitment through the high-speed esses, and a never-say-die approach that culminated in one of the era’s great wins.
