Rolling into Max's backyard with a sassy orange vibe

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Championship leader Lewis Hamilton will face the staunch opposition of local hero Max Verstappen this weekend at Zandvoort.

But the Mercedes driver will also likely need to contend with the jeering presence of the Red Bull driver's 'orange army'.

However, in a bold act of defiance of his arch-rival's allies, Hamilton rolled into town on Thursday draped in Dutch orange.

The audacious fashion certainly turned a few heads and was a clear warning by the Briton that, for this weekend at least, black is the new orange!

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.