Good team mates know what to do…

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He had a strong chance of bagging his fourth career win in Baku yesterday, but an unspotted piece of debris wreaked havoc on Valtteri Bottas' chances with just two laps to go.

The Finn was understandably heartbroken well all was said and done. But one man who lost no time in expressing his compassion for Bottas' misfortune was team mate Lewis Hamilton.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix winner headed to the Mercedes garage even before the podium ceremony of offer a few words of consolation, proving he is not only a good team mate, but a great one!

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.