Bulls burn rubber and rock the crowd in Hanoi!

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With just twelve months to go before its lights out for the Vietnam Grand Prix, Red Bull powered up a couple of raging bulls in Hanoi on Saturday.

Thirteen-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard and Aston Martin racer Jake Dennis went on a thundering rampage around the city's My Dinh national stadium, entertaining 50,000 fans onboard a pair of V8-powered RB7s screaming at full tilt.

Donuts were in order for dessert with both drivers signing off in the stadium in a cloud of tyre smoke before famous DJ Armin Van Buuren continued the night's celebrations.

"It’s great to have the opportunity to drive the RB7 again and to see the energy of the crowd," smiled Coulthard.

"It was pretty hot and heavy out there and I think they’re well warmed up for Armin Van Buuren’s DJ set. After our efforts on track, he’ll now show them how Formula 1 likes to party!"

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.