Kimi Raikkonen is about to take part in a race of a different kind when he takes part in the Finland Rally this coming weekend. The Scuderia Ferrari driver has dabbled in the Rally challenge several times in the past, but this will be his first serious run in the FIA sanctioned event.

After finishing on the podium in Hungary a week ago, Kimi is eagerly awaiting this new challenge, however he took the time to remind his legion of fans that his participation is solely on a personal pleasure basis....

“Now I can’t wait to race at the Finland Rally, although I’m going there to have fun. We had some very good tests with my Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000 and we’re ready for racing. I’ve got great experience in Formula 1 but not in rally driving, although I know a bit what it’s about. Getting used to a new track in Formula 1 is quite easy, but in a rally the stages always change.”

After the rally is over, Kimi will take time out to relax with his family and friends over the rest of the summer break...

“It’s high summer in Finland and it’s good to chill out a bit before we start with the preparations for the European GP at Valencia.”