A long cool bath after a tiring day…

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Extreme heat and humidity are among the biggest challenges facing drivers in Singapore, not to mention the track itself which leaves no margin for error.

Keeping hydrated is paramount for drivers but lowering body temperature before and after each session is just as important in terms of comfort and heat resistance.

At the back of the Williams garage, a basin awaits George Russell, filled with water heated at precisely 21° Celsius.

Happiness in F1 is a long cool bath at the end of a tiring day…

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.