Raikkonen considers rally driving
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen says he has considered becoming a rally driver after the 2009 Formula One season.
The Finn is determined to squash rumours that he will retire at the end of this season, saying he will definitely be at Ferrari next year.
The reigning World Champion said: "I have time (to decide).
When asked how he would fill his time after he quits, Raikkonen said: "I won't get bored. When I stop Formula One, I intend having fun by running in other series.
"At some time I want to try rallying. That interests me; asphalt, gravel and ice."
The Finn is determined to squash rumours that he will retire at the end of this season, saying he will definitely be at Ferrari next year.
The reigning World Champion said: "I have time (to decide).
"Why should I hurry? I have a contract for 2009 which I will fulfill despite all
the speculation. I always keep my deals."
When asked how he would fill his time after he quits, Raikkonen said: "I won't get bored. When I stop Formula One, I intend having fun by running in other series.
"At some time I want to try rallying. That interests me; asphalt, gravel and ice."
"It's difficult to say, because I have never done a rally seriously. 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."
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