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Danny, Max, Alex and Val go to Hollywood!

Formula 1 took Tinseltown by storm yesterday, with Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, Alex Albon and Valtteri Bottas screaming down L.A.'s famed Hollywood Boulevard on Wednesday, treating local fans to the usual array of burning rubber and smoking donuts.

During the F1 Hollywood fan festival, the quartet spared no effort to showcase their demo skills and bang F1's drum ahead of this weekend's US Grand Prix in Austin.

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.