Back in the 2020 Formula One season, a handful of drivers spoke about their bucket lists. This was a list of things that they wish that they can do or want to do in the future. The drivers who appeared were Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas, George Russell, Daniil Kvyat, and Kimi Raikkonen.

Russian driver Kvyat confessed that he always wanted to visit a NASCAR race or a Kings of Leon concert. After him came Raikkonen, and in his typical fashion, the Finn bluntly stated, “I don’t have a bucket list.”

“Leave Him Alone” – NASCAR and F1 Fans React to Denny Hamlin Casually Dismissing Kimi Raikkonen as a Threat for a Win

Fast-forward to today and Kvyat is doing better than attending a NASCAR race. He is racing in the season. This weekend, he will compete in his second Cup race.

Daniil Kvyat will be joined by Kimi Raikkonen on the NASCAR grid

The last time around, he race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, where he ended up retiring from the race. It was a situation that was out of his hands because the reason was a mechanical issue.

Of course, the Russian driver will be back at Watkins Glen International, and with a familiar face.

Trending

Liam Lawson’s Surprise Contract Clause Threatens Daniel Ricciardo’s RB Seat

April 24, 2024 11:15 AM EDT

F1 Rumor: Adrian Newey to Join Ferrari, Leaving Red Bull Amid Christian Horner-Helmut Marko Fiasco

April 25, 2024 05:55 PM EDT

What Is Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino? Significance of Ferrari’s Historic Change to a Blue Livery for Miami GP

April 24, 2024 04:52 PM EDT

“[Charles] Leclerc Doesn’t Care About Ferrari”: F1 Insider’s Brutal Blow to Fred Vasseur & Co. Has Racing Community Lashing Out

April 24, 2024 05:00 PM EDT

F1 Rumor: Christian Horner and Wife Geri to Publicly Reveal All Details on Leaked Chat Scandal

April 22, 2024 04:10 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

To be precise, Raikkonen will be making his Cup Series debut with Trackhouse Racing. The Finnish F1 veteran has competed in the Truck and Xfinity Series before, but it has been a while.

So, no one is really sure how well he will perform at Watkins Glen. Though it will be interesting to see Kvyat and Raikkonen battle for top F1 driver honors.

WATCH THIS STORY: Trackhouse Racing Wins Big Under Controversial Circumstances as Bubba Wallace Loses Out in Austin: Winners & Losers from COTA

Raikkonen’s advantage is that the Trackhouse Racing team is already a proven race winner. Especially with both drivers, Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez racking up wins. On the other end of the scale, Kvyat does have one race under his belt, even though it was cut short due to mechanical issues.