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Rally: Kimi Raikkonen continue after crash in Day 1 at Arctic Rally

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Khatir Soltani
Kimi Raikkonen (Citroen C4) crashed out in the first day of Arctic Rally, but was able to continue. Citroen WRC driver Dani Sordo (Citroen C4) is the leader after Day 1.

Raikkonen takes part to the first round of the Finland championship in order to prepare his World Rally Championship season with Citroen.

Kimi Raikkonen drives his damaged C4 to the assistance area.

But the Finn crashed out and hit a tree in the second stage. With the help of spectators, he was able to continue to reach the assistance area, and will be at the start tomorrow.

Driving the only other World Rally car in the Arctic Rally, Dani Sordo (Citroen C4) is the overall leader after Day 1.


photo:Arctic Rally
Khatir Soltani
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