Kimi Raikkonen might change from F1 to World Rally next year

According to Kimi Raikkonen’s manager, Steve Robertson, he shared to the media as the 2007 world champion will take a sabbatical in 2010.

This come after talks between him and McLaren broke down.

Steve was quoted, “The options in F1 were with McLaren next season or not at all. Kimi and McLaren were unable to reach an agreement, so he will not drive at the F1 level, at least not next year. A gap year means nothing for Kimi. He is more interested in fighting for wins and the world championship. F1 will miss Kimi. He worked hard over the summer, doing things in a Ferrari that only the best drivers are capable of.”

Kimi was speculated to join McLaren, but with the sabbatical on the table, this might just prove that McLaren is more interested in signing Jensen Button.

It is likely that Kimi will now focus his efforts on the World Rally Championship until his F1 contracts are sorted out.