¡Olé! Checo y Force India!

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There's no doubt who the Mexican fans will be rooting for this weekend, with local hero Sergio Perez certain to receive the bulk of the crowd's attention.

The raucous support should spur on Checo who'll be pulling out all the stops to try and achieve a good performance and bring a bit of joy to his countrymen's grieve-stricken city of Mexico, which is still recovering from last month's disastrous earthquake.

And Esteban Ocon shouldn't be far behind on the fervent crowd's list of favourites. His Spanish heritage is good enough to warrant an endorsement.

Muy bien, Force India, ¡vamos!

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.