Mercedes boys go from the grid to the gridiron

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After a frantic week in Austin, Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, flanked by team boss Toto Wolff, caught a game of Monday-night football in Atlanta.

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons who were set to clash last night with the New York Giants.

Before the game kicked off, the Mercedes boys took a stroll on the pitch, taking in the unique atmosphere and a few selfies.

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.