F1 drivers turn creative again for Zoom charity auction

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Now in its fifth year, the Zoom auction charity event kicks off again with all the F1 drivers and their bosses submitting their favourite photographic work from 2016.

And it's all for a good cause.

The various prints, which offer an insight into the moments and times of all the drivers, will be auctioned off by Coys at the InterContinental Park Lane in London on February 3, and will directly benefit the Starlight Children's Foundation

You can enjoy a few of the selected images here-under.

Lewis Hamilton offered a beautiful sunset - "powerful beyond measure" - taken in the tropical islands of Turks and Caicos during the 2016 summer break.

Felipe Massa: “Me and Jenson during the drivers parade in Monza, where I announced my retirement from Formula One. We’ve been racing together for almost 15 years now! I will definitely miss going wheel-to-wheel with him.”

Max Verstappen looking off at the horizon: “Nice to get back to Monaco and fit some training in between races. My time lapse selfie skills capturing a great view to go with it.”

Always the animal lover, Carlos Sainz is keen on these cute pups: “Meerkats, my favourite animal! It’s a shame I travel so much, I’d love to have one as a pet!”

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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.