A McLaren spokesperson has confirmed to formula1.com that reports of Kimi Raikkonen's engagement to girlfriend Jenni Dahlman are true.

The 22-year-old Finn has been dating Dahlman, a Finnish model and winner of the Miss Scandinavia contest, since the autumn of last year. Previously he had been living with former girlfriend, Hanna.

Raikkonen's 20-year-old fiancée was reported as telling Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat: "I´m very happy!"

The McLaren driver is believed to have presented his partner with a diamond and white gold ring to celebrate their engagement, but they are yet to announce a date for the wedding according to the team spokesperson.

Raikkonen is currently equal fifth in the Drivers' FIA Formula One World Championship™ alongside team mate , after scoring four points for his third place in the Australian GP.