A day to celebrate Nico Rosberg

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Nico Rosberg celebrates his 33rd birthday today, and while the 2016 F1 world champion has hung up his racing helmet, he leads anything but a leisurely life.

The German is following a path towards leadership and entrepreneurship, letting his keen interest in technology and innovation follow its natural course as he travels the world and considers his next move.

It's unlikely Nico will ever return to the grid as a driver, but racing still captures his interest.

"I love motorsports, so I would love to be involved in some way in the future," he recently said.

"The important thing is to remain open-minded. Opportunities are arising all the time, and I have a lot to offer with my experience and what I have achieved.

"But the racing chapter is closed. I want to focus on the intellectual side in the next phase, rather than the physical."

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.