Heikki Kovalainen is a former Finnish F1 Driver. Here is all about Heikki Kovalainen’s net worth, salary, records, and teams.
Heikki Kovalainen Career
Heikki Kovalainen is a prodigy in racing. After 9 years of Karting, he moved to Formula One in 2004 and competed for team Renault. In 2006, Kovalainen completed 28,000 km of testing. Heikki Kovalainen shifted to McLaren in 2008 and 2009, but he didn’t win the title. His best performance was 7th rank. In 2004, Heikki won the Race of Champions and he defeated Sébastien Loeb in the finals.
After 2009, he competed for teams like Lotus and Caterham F1, but his performances were poor. After 2013, Heikki Kovalainen moved out of Formula One and joined Super GT – GT500. In 2015, he joined the Lexus Team SARD and won the title in 2016. As of 2024, he drives in the Japan Rally Championship for Rally Team AICELLO. He also entered the Extreme E for JBXE along with Hedda Hosås.
Heikki Kovalainen Net Worth & Salary
Heikki Kovalainen has a net worth of $55 million. In F1, his average salary was $4 million every season. His overall net worth includes assets, F1 earnings, and business deals. Heikki Kovalainen is one of the richest F1 drivers of all time and he earned $12 million in F1 during his peak time. Injuries and health issues ruined Heikki Kovalainen’s racing career.
Heikki Kovalainen Business & Endorsements
Heikki Kovalainen is an investor in multiple organizations. He owns a property and invests in real estate. Heikki Kovalainen’s endorsements are not revealed, but he has earned more than $5 million through brand deals. Heikki Kovalainen plans to launch a clothing venture in the future and he also has plans to invest in Racing teams.
Heikki Kovalainen Personal Life
Heikki Kovalainen was born in Suomussalmi, Finland. He was a Formula One racer for 6 years and secured 105 career points. From 1991 to 2000, he took part in the Karting and was the runner-up in 1999 and 2000. Heikki won the Nordic Championship in 2001. Heikki Kovalainen loved Rallying and he participated in the Arctic Rally in 2010.
Kovalainen also loves golf, tennis, and drums. He keeps himself busy with other activities as well. Heikki Kovalainen met Catherine Hyde in 2002 and the couple dated for 12 years before getting married in 2014. Heikki Kovalainen and Catherine bought a house in Coppet, Switzerland, and they live there. They were blessed with a son in 2023.
FAQ
What is the Age of Heiki Kovalainen?
- Heiki Kovalainen was born on October 19, 1981 and he is 43 years old
Where was Heiki Kovalainen Born?
- Heiki Kovalainen was born in Suomussalmi, Finland
What is the Net Worth of Heiki Kovalainen?
- As of 2024, Heiki Kovalainen has an estimated net worth of $55 million and this includes all his assets and salary as well
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