arctic lapland rally

Valtteri Bottas recovered from a poor start at Arctic Lapland Rally to take ninth place on his second outing at the event. The Finn made his rallying debut at the same event 12 months ago and impressed by finishing in fifth place overall highlighted by a stage victory.

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will make his rally debut next month when he enters the opening round of the Finnish Rally Championship, driving a World Rally Championship-spec Ford Fiesta.

Kimi Raikkonen's competitive rallying debut for Citro?n does not last long, as the 2007 F1 World Champion crashes out of the Arctic Lapland Rally on only stage two - but not before catching the eye first...

Former F1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen prepares to make his official bow for new employer Citro?n as he returns to the scene of his rallying debut twelve months ago - the Arctic Lapland Rally

Mercedes Grand Prix was too late in its efforts to secure the services of 2007 F1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen for next season, the Finn's manager Steve Robertson reveals...

Human errors cannot be eliminated from Formula 1, Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has warned - despite it arguably having been just such 'human errors' that ultimately cost Felipe Massa the 2008 world championship crown.