From a coffee in Cologne to P8 at the Ring!

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By his own admittance, Nico Hulkenberg wondered "what the f*** happened?" this weekend after his mad dash run into the points in the Eifel GP.

Formula 1's super-sub began his Saturday with a cup of coffee with a friend in Cologne, only to find himself a few hours later at the Nürburgring strapped onboard an F1 car for qualifying following Lance Stroll's last-minute withdrawal due to illness.

With just ten laps under his belt, Hulkenberg lined up dead last on Sunday's grid, but a solid drive delivered a remarkable P8 finish and a handful of points that allowed Racing Point to snatch third from McLaren in the Constructors' standings.

And this big Hulk also got the fans vote as 'Driver of the Day'! Respect.

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.