Kimi Raikkonen happy to prove doubters wrong after ending 113-race winless streak at US Grand Prix
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The last time Kimi Raikkonen stood on top of a Formula One podium, Lewis Hamilton had just joined Mercedes with one championship to his name and Sebastian Vettel was riding high with Red Bull. Raikkonen’s victory for Ferrari in Sunday's US Grand Prix ended a winless run of 113 races dating back to victory with Lotus in Australia in March 2013. open image in gallery Kimi Raikkonen celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix “I’m proving people certain things,” said the 2007 world champion, who is leaving Ferrari at the end of the season to join Sauber, the team he started out with in 2001. open image in gallery Kimi Raikkonen passes Lewis Hamilton at the start of the race “I’m more than happy for all of us.