Kimi Raikkonen’s NASCAR Splash Draws the Interest of Another F1 Champion With Compelling Duel Against IndyCar Star

Former Formula 1 champion, Kimi Raikkonen generated a lot of buzz around the motorsports world last night. The Finnish driver was going to grace the NASCAR Cup track for the first time. However, things didn’t turn out well for the former Alfa Romeo driver this time.

The NASCAR Cup race, held at the prestigious Watkins Glen International circuit, was won by Kyle Larson. He beat his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott in the final 5 laps. Raikkonen made an impressive start and broke into the top 10 during the race’s second stage.

While Kimi was battling for the race, former Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button and current Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson had a jolly banter on Twitter.

The IndyCar driver tagged Trackhouse Racing’s Twitter account, informing them about his availability to race for the team.

The 2009 World Champion quickly pounced on the opportunity and challenged Marcus to a game of Rock, Papers, and Scissors for the seat.

Ericsson happily obliged to former McLaren drivers’ challenge.

The conversation between the two former Formula 1 drivers sent F1 Twitter into a meltdown. Fans could not contain their excitement and made their feelings known in the comments section.

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Let’s hope Trackhouse Racing gives either of them a seat for these fans’ sake.

Kimi Raikkonen gets his first taste of the NASCAR Cup Series

Kimi Raikkonen had a decent outing in his first-ever NASCAR Cup race. Starting from the 27th position, the former Ferrari driver was accompanied by veteran crew chief Darian Grubb in the pit box.

The 42-year-old had a decent showing initially but ended when he was slammed on the right side barriers, passing through the bus stop.

Raikkonen said, “I thought I had a good line there but everybody seemed to come (to) the left, unfortunately I had no time to react.

“The first impact, somebody hit the tyre or the wheel directly and the (steering) wheel spun. There is something wrong with the wrist, but that’s how it goes”

The current cup regular season concludes at the Daytona International Speedway.

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While Kimi Raikkonen could not build on his strong start, it created an exciting atmosphere for fans across the motorsports world. Fans will be hoping to see more Formula 1 drivers compete in the NASCAR races in the future.

Which F1 driver do you want to see racing in Stock Car Racing next?