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Hamilton and Wolff: Golden Boys in the City

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes AMG F1 boss Toto Wolff enjoyed an eventful stop-over in the Big Apple on their way to the US Grand Prix in Austin.

The Brit - who could be just days away from clinching his fifth world title - and his boss undertook some promotional work before a Q&A session conducted at the New York headquarters of the Nasdaq stock exchange.

The highpoint of the pair's busy day was undeniably their shot together in Times Square, with Ham's Mercedes W09 projected on the giant Nasdaq tower in the background.

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.