from F1-Live.com Raikkonen's party is not over The Finn's drinking continues in U.K. British tabloid The People reported a story about Kimi Raikkonen and another drinking session in a London club. The McLaren driver and his friends supposedly spent more than 7000 Euros on drinks and erotic dancers. Apparently, Raikkonen's reaction to the show was so obscene that he shocked both the personnel and the other customers of the club. The Manager of the club was called to the rescue and couldn't believe what he saw: "I was gobsmacked. I thought I'd seen most things in the lap dancing game but when I saw one of the world's top racing drivers sprawled there with his trousers undone I couldn't believe it," said the club manager to The People. "I was working downstairs and got a call there was a problem. I raced up and at first I thought there was nothing wrong. Then I looked again and Kimi's hand was there on his crotch with his trousers undone and his body exposed. I shouted 'What the hell are you doing, get out now' but he waved me away," added the manager. "Fortunately it was nearly the end of the night and the house lights came on. I sent away the two girls and managed to get his group downstairs. It was too much. He was drunk as a skunk and didn't care who saw what was going on." Raikkonen - nicknamed 'Iceman' - is apparently not too worried about his image. "It doesn't matter how famous he is, it doesn't excuse his shocking behaviour," said the London club manager. Contacted by the British tabloid, the manager of the Finnish driver - Steve Robertson - denied knowing about the situation. A close friend of the driver claims that Raikkonen is not at fault: "It's not appropriate for an F1 driver to speak to a newspaper about something like this especially on a Saturday afternoon when he is off duty." Hugo GIGUERE © CAPSIS International
Too bad, I can understand hanging out with your buddies but... "I was working downstairs and got a call there was a problem. I raced up and at first I thought there was nothing wrong. Then I looked again and Kimi's hand was there on his crotch with his trousers undone and his body exposed. I shouted 'What the hell are you doing, get out now' but he waved me away," added the manager. http://f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html Where was Jenni Dahlman? His Miss Scandinavia 2000 wife, out with Eddie Irvine? RocketBoy
So what? Why is this news? ** EDIT** didnt mean to be rude ... but it seems to be something that deserves to be posted on a "People" magazine or Vanity Fair chatsite.
I thought it was an interesting insight into his character, that's all. Take it for what it is, this is a chat board after all. I don't think it shows great judgment on Kimi's part, personally. Gary
I don't understand, that's standard VIP Room treatment in Houston........... Agreed that Miss Scandi would be my choice over the local Miss Skanky, IMO.. My table dances are all on the dining room table these days......LOL!
I found it actually funny that the owner of the place made such a big deal about it given the rather rough nature of some of the British bars. Made me wonder whether they just inflated the story to make it tabloid fodder.
You don't THINK they'd do THAT, do you????? For my money it wasn't even him, but someone pretending to be him. Never know though......for a newlywed like him, and given the bride, just can't see paying extra for some of it........
A good friend of mine while working in Europe for the Peace Corps became friends with a Scandinavian who, one night of drinking pulled out some photos. One was of him and his best friend. "Jesus you're good friends with Mika Hakkinen?" my friend Geoff replied. He wasn't. Long story short his best friend had an AMAZING resemblance to Mika. So, much so he'd entered a look-a-like contest few years earlier and had one. He received a prize (money) and then a proposition. You see Mika had so many public relations engagements around Europe and the word in General he really couldn't keep up with it all and stay on top of his game. So, they asked would you like to sit in for him at some functions and you'll be paid for it. Just keep your mouth shut. So, he got to travel around the world now and again and was treated as the real deal. Now, Ive been taking my friends word on this. Ill see if I can get some sort of pics or other info if youd like. They say everyone has a doppelganger somewhere. Maybe this was Kimi's? Don't forget Winston Churchill had one or two stand-ins during the war.
Gary, sorry for my earlier comment - I really wasn't trying to put you down. Its just that every year you get to hear about some driver's drunken incident - last year it was Schumacher at Suzuka and also Kimi at a bar. Though having seen how awesomely pretty Jenni is, I find his actions a little strange. Kinda like the Hugh Grant incident some years back - how could he cheat on Liz Hurley with that ugly broad. Beats me
I was thinking the same thing. James was one who actually enjoyed his job as an F1 driver and enjoyed the life. Wins a race unzips the suit a bit and pops a beer. Why not!!!!
Those were the days. When there were less demands on the drivers, physically and mentally. I remember some press fotos of F1 drivers hanging out together at the pool in Monaco between training sessions. Unthinkable by today's standards.
I agree. Im sick of the Uber super athelete thing with these guys. Your driving a race car! When you done, have some fun and kick back. Sponsors and the press and the teams wont allow it. Hunt had the right attitude. He knew it was a good ride and it would end. Enjoy it, the pressure be damned along with all the rest. Kimi may have gone too far or this is blown out of proportion but its nice to see someone is out lighting their hair on fire and living it up some. Usually you see these guys in F1 mag training or eating sawdust and veggies. They are only human after all and sometimes you just gotta say "what the fock" ala Risky Business. That applies to even these super uber humans.
Couldn't agree more. Today there is so much sponsor money riding on everything, that any statement or appearance a driver makes is rehearsed, purified by his agent and plain boring. Remember when racing was dangerous and sex was safe?
All I can say is that I'm sure glad I'm not a celebrity of any sort, 'cause I can think of dozens of times where, if there were cameras around, I would have been crowned "idiot of the moment"
