Val enjoys a duathlon home run

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Another edition of Valtteri Bottas' Duathlon charity event took place on Sunday in picturesque Pajulahti, and the man himself was naturally on the starting line.

After a 5km run, competitors embarked on a 20km mountain bike trek which was completed by another 3km run.

Bottas clocked in 11th overall, out of 100 competitors, improving on his personal best.

This year's event will benefit the children from Nastola, Valtteri Botta's home town in Finland.

"Where I come from has always meant a lot to me," said the Mercedes driver.

"Nastola provides excellent opportunities for sports, and the location is excellent. I am happy to show where I’m from. I appreciate my roots."

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.