Jenson and Max go full Dolce Vita in Ravello

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As they wind down their motorsport season, former F1 drivers Jenson Button and Max Chilton indulged in a bit of Dolce Vita with their respective better half on Italy's Amalfi coast.

After a day on the water, the freinds gathered around their resort's pool at Ravello for a few beers, as Chilton described it on Instagram.

"A very enjoyable unplanned 5 hour lunch with these two yesterday," wrote Max, who raced this season in IndyCar with Carlin.

"Great to catch up and JB has converted me from drinking Corona to local Blonde Ales!"

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.