Kimi considers rallying
July 28th 2008 23:59
The World Champ might be off to rally
The reigning world champ has quelled rumours he’d be quitting at the end of the year, saying he’d see out his current F1 deal with Ferrari in 2009, but stopped short of confirming he’d remain in the sport beyond that.
"I have time (to decide)," the Finn told Auto, Moto und Sport when quizzed on his plans after 2009.
"Why I should hurry? I have a contract for 2009, which I will fulfil despite all the speculation. I always keep my deals.”
While his career post 2009 is still undecided, Raikkonen did hint at a future in rallying.
"When I stop Formula One, I intend having fun by running in other series,” said the 28-year old, "At some time I want to try rallying. That interests me; asphalt, gravel and ice."
Raikkonen ruled out a direct switch to the World Rally Championship, saying he lacks the experience to jump directly into the world’s premier series.
"It's difficult to say, because I have never done a rally seriously," he said. "On asphalt I would probably be okay but on gravel I have no experience. And having a co-pilot for me would be difficult. I am not used to that."
Kimi’s older brother Rami is an accomplished rally driver in his native Finland.
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