"Bwoah.. Just give me an engine and something to steer"

He's Formula 1's least bothered man, but whenever there's an engine and some fun involved, count on the presence of Kimi Raikkonen.

Sky F1's team of petrolheads invited the Iceman to one of their merry mechanical events, this time involving some skilled hovercraft management.

We'll have to wait until Sunday to see how it all went down, but from the looks of it, Kimi was committed…

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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