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Nico Rosberg mingles with Jason Bourne!

Nico Rosberg spent a few days at Davos this week, attending the annual World Economic Forum where leaders and personalities from various backgrounds mingle and offer their views of the world.

While at Davos, the 2016 world champion - a keen promoter of 'green mobility' - had the opportunity to get acquainted with Hollywood blockbuster star Matt Damon, who frankly looks like Rosberg's brother from another mother.

Like Rosberg, the famous 'Jason Bourne' is putting his notoriety to good use, in the case through Water.org, on organization Damon co-leads to achieve its mission of ensuring everyone in the world has access to safe water and basic sanitation.

Just two successful leaders in their respective field of expertise doing their part for the environment and humanity...

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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