Kimi Räikkönen was the highlight of the AKK-Motorsports annual medal ceremony in Lahti, Finland, when he came to pick up his "Motorsport driver of the year" award.

Immediatly after the ceremony, Räikkönen went to check out Lahti's nightlife with his buddies, including Toni Vilander, another Finnish racing driver. Present in the gala were also Mika Salo and ski jumper and top fuel driver Janne Ahonen.

Two security guards refrained fans from getting close to Räikkönen. Kimi's wife, Jenni Dahlman-Räikkönen wasn't present at the gala. Räikkönen told shortly his feelings after he received his trophy.

"I haven't been busy in last few weeks. In two weeks I've got a few test days. A bit of christmas celebration with the team, nothing special', said Räikkönen.

He came to the gala right from the HIFK's (Finnish Ice Hockey team) friendly match.