Lance Stroll hits the court with Lleyton Hewitt

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Before hitting the track at Albert Park on Friday, Racing Point's Lance Stroll hit the tennis court in Melbourne Park on Tuesday for a few games with local hero and former world n°1 Lleyton Hewitt.

The Aussie tennis legend and five-time Grand Slam winner didn't hold back against the Canadian who appeared quite skilled himself, tennis racket in hand, praising Stroll for his "modern day forehand and top spin"!

It was a proper warm-up for Stroll before this week's all-important Australian GP curtain-raiser, with Hewitt gifting his opponent a 'racing' match point!

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.