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When it comes to racing, there will always be a Scandinavian driver in the mix. But the most popular racing form for them is rallying. Even drivers like Kimi Raikkonen, Mika Hakkinen and Valtteri Bottas, rallying is second nature for them.

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Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has vowed to make 2019 his best season yet, and in preparation, the Finn will be participating in the Arctic Rally. A new adventure for the 29-year-old. Finnish rallying co-pilot Timo Rautiainen, who won two WRC championships with Marcus Grönholm, shows some footage of his new partner!

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Hopefully for the Finn’s sake, his exceptional rallying skills translates onto his F1 skills. Otherwise, he could be in for a tough time at Mercedes and teammate Lewis Hamilton. There is also the threat of reserve driver, Esteban Ocon taking his seat for 2020 and beyond.

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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