Arctic Rally 2009 preparations [subtitles]

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Arctic Lapland Rally 2009 preparations.
Urheiluruutu - January 22, 2009

Footage of Kimi Räikkönen's car, Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000.

High quality:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKudeMCUmFs&fmt=18

Translation also here:

Kimi Räikkönen and three retired F1 stars guarantee international interest for the Arctic Lapland Rally, which starts the Finnish Rally Championship season.

It is highly unusual for a Formula 1 driver to participate in a rally during his active career.

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This is one of the most sought after cars in Finland at the moment, but Kimi Räikkönen himself is keeping a low profile when it comes to the press.

A four-time World Champion is taking care of setting up the Iceman's car, to get it in shape for the rally.

TM: "Kimi saw the car for the first time last night and went for a short test drive. He has a day and a half to get to know the rally stages. He doesn't know the roads, and has these two days to test the car. But I have to say that right off he seemed to have a really good touch and feel for the car and driving."

Q: Who do you think will be the fastest of the Formula 1 drivers?

TM: "I do believe it will be the driver of this white car. Even though he doesn't have any experience, he just seemed to be so good behind the wheel."

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MS: "It's great that Kimi could make it here. It'll be nice to see how long he can keep it on the road."

Q: Do you think he can match your speed?

MS: "I have no idea, I haven't even seen the guy yet or seen him drive a rally car so I don't know how good he is. But I see no reason why he shouldn't be good, it's just a car like any other: four wheels and a steering wheel."


Q: What do you think, would Ron Dennis have let you take part in a rally during your active Formula 1 career?

MH: "Definitely not. But each team has their own mentality and approach to things. That's why I'm here now, driving and enjoying myself!"

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• Arctic
• Lapland
• Rally
• 2009
• Kimi
• Räikkönen
• Tommi
• Mäkinen
• Mika
• Salo
• Häkkinen
• tunturiralli
• Formula
• One
• F1

[rebeccace]

Dude!! You rock - firstly thanks for all the great videos from the Arctic Rally, secondly the translations on the side and now CC - too cool! Greatly appreciated. :)

[VakieF1]

Thanks a lot. =) There should be a longer rally report coming on Saturday.

[bjjfighter35]

where the hell is the subtitle?

[VakieF1]

Turn on "closed captions" for subtitles. =)

[Bodomchld]

Thank for you the upload Vakie (I'm Scuderia1 from PF1)!!

[VakieF1]

No problem. =)

[iv17an12ba1990can]

kimi and tommi best drivers ever........

[tompa666]

salo e helt slut

[bjjfighter35]

thanks for helping, haha but where is that//?? i never used CC before. how do i do it? thanks for ur help again

[Filipinish]

Thanks for the video and subs... :)

[rebeccace]

Excellent. :)

[Chick6517]

totally agree with the wibbly woobly stuff...his mannerisms are very Doctorish if you know what I mean. Still i will miss David. Not the style