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Just two F1 neighbors hanging out in Kitzbühel

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Kitzbühel's annual round of the downhill skiing World Cup always attracts many prominent members of the F1 community.

Last weekend, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff bumped in to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel at the famous Hahnenkamm race.

The informal photo opportunity prompted a reaction from Wolff: "Now everyone will write 'Vettel to Mercedes'!

"But we are neighbours in Switzerland and friends, and we just speak normally," he added.

Vettel to Mercedes! You read it here first folks...

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.