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The perfect car for Russell to bustle and hustle

George Russell heads into his sophomore year of Formula 1 with Williams, but the British hopeful remains first and foremost a Mercedes driver.

And one of the perks enjoyed by the German manufacturer's protégé as he lives his life in the fast lane is the use of one of Merc's top performance vehicles, in this case a stunning Selenite Grey Magno AMG GT S coupé.

Russell might well find himself racing a pukka Silver Arrow next season in F1. In the interim, he'll enjoy bustling around town in this flashy down payment made by his employer…

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.