Heikki Kovalainen is a Finnish racing driver known for his participation in Formula One. Born on October 19, 1981, in Suomussalmi, Finland, he began his career in karting before moving up through various racing series. Kovalainen made his Formula One debut in 2007 with the Renault team and later raced for teams like McLaren, Lotus, and Caterham. Throughout his career, Kovalainen achieved notable results, including a podium finish at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. After leaving Formula One in 2013, he continued racing in other series, such as DTM and Super GT, showcasing his versatility as a driver.