Raikkonen's first F1 test since 2009

Kimi Raikkonen has been away from F1 since the 2009 season ended in Brazil, but he will step into an F1 car for the first time in 3 years in January. The private test is schedules for the 23rd and 24th of January 2012 at the Valencia test track.

Kimi will be trying out an F1 2010 spec car.

He will drive a 2010 spec car and the "Flying Finn" will use the test to acclimatise to an F1 car again and get used to it before winter testing begins in February. He admits it will be a challenge, especially the Pirelli tyres which he said earlier this month will be the "most important" part.

Kimi's last race was the 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix

Raikkonen has been absent from F1 since 2009 and in that time he has been off around the world rallying on some of the most dangerous roads. All eyes will be on him as he tries an F1 car for the first time in 3 years.