For the underdog, it all starts with breakfast

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It's a long shot, but as long as the math says yes, Valtteri Bottas will give it his best.

The Finn knows his chances of overhauling Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in the title fight are slim, but he insists that crazier things have been known to happen in F1.

"I’m not superstitious in any way really but crazy things can always happen, I believe. You never know," he told reporters in Mexico.

And it all starts with a solid blueberry-strawberry-walnut fiber and vitamin breakfast…

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.