A lot of talent - and money - in one picture

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Lewis Hamilton was quick to congratulate his good friend Neymar for his sensational €222 million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week.

Hamilton and the football superstar often cross paths and enjoy downtime together.

The Mercedes driver put up a post on Instagram and took his hat off to his friend, but the comments on social media weren't all laudatory.

The Briton's fans asked why Hamilton praised his friend for just following the money in a transfer which has indeed tipped the scales of European football.

We'll keep it simple and say that many of sport's greatest athletes, including Hamilton, bask in a world where money goes beyond calculation and rationality, through no fault of their own.

It's just the way of the world...

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.