A helmet swap with no hard feelings

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Sergio Perez would have perhaps been forgiven for feeling a bit irked over a helmet swap with the man that has taken his seat at Racing Point.

But that's not the Mexican's style. An admirable character in the same vein as Sebastian Vettel, Perez was proud to swap lids with the four-time world champion after Sunday's Abu Dhabi GP.

There are no hard feelings between these two class acts.

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.