Kimi Räikkönen on his move from Formula 1 and the fascination of the rally sport. The Finn loves new challenges. An F1 comeback is still possible
The extent of the Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen is still present?
Kimi Raikkonen: The past is what it is: over. I do not miss it.
You are now rally driver. Remove the looser than in the F1?
KR: I love this job, the whole environment. But there is much to learn. With a relaxed setting you do not go far. And I want to be good in what I do.
Is the world title a realistic goal? When can it happen?
KR: No one can see into the future, but yes, it is a dream. Now it is time to learn. The Formula 1 past brings me no harm.
Where the differences lie in the physical activity?
KR: In Formula 1 you have to train harder, because the strain on arms and neck are extreme. In rallying, it is more the driving skills on, you train on Sundays. The burden is not so high, but on the surface.
Can one say that one of the two sports is difficult?
KR: Rally is more difficult because everything is constantly changing. The substrate, the weather, the track. You have to be flexible, adjust quickly you respond quickly.
What is more dangerous?
KR: Motorsport is always dangerous.
What is more fun?
KR: Rally! because there are always new challenges.
Is a formula one comeback still possible?
KR: Sure, anything is possible.
Source: Kleine Zeitung