Raikkonen switches from F1 to rally
China Daily | Updated: 2009-12-05 07:17
LONDON: Ferrari's 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen announced his switch to rallying on Friday after agreeing a one-year deal with Citroen.
The French manufacturer said the 30-year-old Finn would take part in 12 of the 13 championship events in 2010 for its Red Bull-backed junior team.
"I always wanted to compete in rally, especially in the world rally championship at some point in my career," said Raikkonen. "This is a new but very exciting challenge.
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