WRC remains Kimi's first choice

Kimi Räikkönen and Dani Sordo, the two Citroën Junior Team drivers entered in Wales Rally GB, were keen to score a good result for the last rally of the season and the C4 WRC. But unlike the Citroën Total WRT drivers, Sébastien Loeb et Sébastien Ogier, the two residents of the French manufacturer's second team were racing for their future in the discipline.

After three events in a row without a single point, Kimi Räikkönen played it safe on his first Rally of Great Britain to bring home the four points for eighth place. “ It was a new rally for me », confides the Citroën Junior Team driver to us. “ The conditions were particularly difficult, but we did not make any big mistakes and we were able to enjoy a good margin of improvement. »

The first full season in the WRC was difficult for the 2007 World Champion. F1, who had to learn throughout the season. Iceman now hopes to take his learning further in 2011. “ The season was difficult He continues. " I made a lot of mistakes but I still enjoyed this season where I learned a lot. »

« We have some options for 2011 », concedes Kimi Räikkönen. “ But I would like to stay here, the WRC is my first choice. We have nothing established yet. We are waiting to see what will happen because we are in uncertainty at the moment. »

Iceman finished in tenth place in the Championship with a total of 25 points. His best result of the season will remain his fifth place in the Rally of Turkey.