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Simply, simply lovely!

Max Verstappen's third career win yesterday in Mexico was a dominant master class which began at the outset for the the Red Bull driver.

With his usual skill and flair - not to mention cold tyres and full tanks - Max muscled his way ahead through the first turn complex, never to look back thereafter.

As he put some distance between himself and his helpless rivals, he radioed in to his team to give his appraisal of the authoritative move in his own nonchalant way: "Simply, simply lovely.."

Enough said.

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.