Analysing Raikkonen's NASCAR move
In month's time, Kimi Raikkonen will be making his race debut in NASCAR's Truck Series, a move that took the motorsport community by surprise. But will the Finn be able to succeed where others failed? Diego Mejia analyses the former F1 world champion's prospects
"We need all the talent we can get, it helps us broaden our fan base so we're excited about it," says Rick Hendrick.
"I think it's interesting to hear that he wants to make that step, he's obviously a very talented race driver and the chance to team up with Kyle Busch is exciting. We need more stars like that in our sport," says Roger Penske.
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