The FIFA F1 grand slam is on!

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As torrential rain and winds battered Suzuka on Saturday, drivers did there best to fill up there day off and entertain themselves.

Max Verstappen - who never leaves his house without his PlayStation - threw down the gauntlet and challenged his old friend Carlos Sainz to a game of FIFA, which the Spaniard readily accepted!

No news yet on the final score of this epic Spain-Netherlands encounter, but Max - writing on Instagram - said it was the "Most competitive Saturday we’ve had in years! 😅🎮⚽️"

Ouch!

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.