A fierce wind-up is underway at Williams

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George Russell recently stated that he expects his underrated teammate Nicholas Latifi to keep him on his toes this season at Williams.

In addition to his skills out on the track, the Canadian rookie intends to also use some cheeky humour to unsettle and wind up his colleague, an example of which was displayed in the pitlane on Friday.

Will the Russell-Latifi relationship evolve into a bromance à la Sainz-Norris, or will it get ugly between the two?

A fascinating inner team battle is upcoming…

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.