As a bright young talent, Esteban Ocon's stock is very much on the rise, the 21-year-old displaying remarkable pace and consistency since he graduated to F1 in 2016.

Ocon has the speed, but also a cool sense of style as embodied by this candid shot of the Force India - and Mercedes - driver.

And one of the perks of being a representative of the prestigious German manufacturer is enjoying a mean set of personal wheels, in this case a ravishing Mercedes AMG GT Roadster!

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.

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