Kimi's good life, far from the roar and furor

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Kimi Raikkonen isn't a complicated man, as his distinctive trait of under-explaining things has often told us.

When it comes to the Alfa Romeo driver's summer break, a leisurely stay at a lavish residence in Tuscany with Minttu in the kids, complemented by a bottle of the local harvest, is to be back in Eden.

But even on holiday, there will always need to be that artifact at the forefront of the décor to remind him of his passion.

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.