NEWS // RAIKKONEN CLOSES IN ON CITROEN WRC DEAL

With Kimi Raikkonen having taken a sabbatical from the world of F1 for 2010, it is understood he is very close to signing with Citroen to drive a C4 World Rally Car on all 13 rounds of next years World Rally Championship.

Following our report last week here on CTD, a reliable source close to the former F1 World Champion told WRC.com that only small details needed to be tied-up before an official statement is made in the next few days... [read more]

Red Bull, one of Raikkonen's personal sponsors is understood to be funding the drive.

2003 WRC champion Petter Solberg told the sport's official website "With the proper practice, planning, and testing I think he will adapt quickly". Solberg added "He's a very, very good driver, and once he's learned the basics, like how to work with pace notes, I think he will surprise many people."

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Editorial: Neil Tozer