A winner once again, 113 races and 2044 days later

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Sunday in Austin, Kimi Raikkonen deservedly put an end to the longest drought between race wins for a driver in the history of Formula 1.

Between Melbourne in 2013 - where he won with Lotus - and the US Grand Prix at COTA, Kimi battled for points and podiums, but that outright 21st win always failed to come his way, until yesterday.

It's been a long wait - 113 races and 2044 days, but if we're talking about his last win with Ferrari, the numbers are even more staggering: 140 races and 3339 days!

Asked after he descended from the podium in Austin how the champagne tasted, the Iceman offered a typically common-sense reply.

"I think it's the same stuff we usually get on the podium, so no difference!"

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.