No veggie burger for beefy Bottas!

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Lewis Hamilton gets his protein from plants, but Valtteri Bottas isn't ready to go green.

Hamilton announced this week his endeavor into a vegan burger chain, but as far as his Mercedes teammate is concerned, it's not a real burger if it's not real meat!

After a hard day's work at Spa on Friday - and to celebrate both his birthday and his new contract with the Silver Arrows squad - Bottas teamed up with Finnish TV chef Akseli Herlevi to concoct and serve up his very own 'Bottas burger' to his Mercedes family.

It was a delicious course, but Lewis might well have a weight advantage over his teammate come qualifying…

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.