Yes, Kimi had fun at a party…

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Last Friday in St Petersburg, Kimi Raikkonen - with a little bit of help from the bottle - went out of his way to transform the usually dull and drab FIA Prize Giving gala into a fun evening.

Everyone would have expected the 2019 Sauber driver to look pretty much the worse for wear the next day, but the Finn apparently awoke as fresh and crisp as a daisy.

To prove he had emerged from his Russian self-bashing unscathed, Kimi posted a smiling picture of himself on social media, holding his gleaming FIA 3rd-place trophy.

The caption? "Yes, I had fun at a party."

Bwoah… so did we Kimi.

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.