The end of a 23-race dry spell for VB77

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Raising the winner's trophy had almost become an unfamiliar experience for Valtteri Bottas, whose previous triumph before Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix dates all the way back to Russia in 2020.

Istanbul Park thus marked the end of a lengthy 23-race dry spell for the departing Mercedes driver, and a tenth career victory in F1.

Will he be able to do it again in the final leg of the 2021 season?

As teammate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen duke it out for the title, we'll bank on a final sign-off win for the future Alfa Romeo charger.

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.