When the Iceman enjoyed his F1 icicle

Back in 2006, ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, McLaren sponsor Steinmetz Diamonds commissioned an exact replica of the team's MP4-21, skillfully sculpted from a two-ton block of ice.

Suffice to say, Kimi Raikkonen - the Iceman - felt perfectly at home sitting behind the wheel of the F1 icicle.

Two tons of ice might be what teams will need this weekend to keep cool if Hockenheim continues to swelter in a blazing heat wave.

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.