Motorsports fans across the world will likely have an eye on NASCAR’s Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International this Sunday as its set to have seven countries represented among the drivers—the most in the series’ history.
While there will be two former Formula One drivers competing, the name that’s drawn the most attention is former world champion Kimi Räikkönen. The Iceman, who is the last Ferrari driver to win the F1 driver world championship back in 2007, joins Trackhouse Racing as part of its new international driver program, competing alongside their current drivers—Daniel Suarez and Ross Chastain.
During his media session prior to practice and qualifying, Räikkönen faced a slew of questions, including being prompted to compare the atmospheres at NASCAR and Formula One, the latter of which he competed in for 19 years.
