A double serving of F1 world champions for Christmas

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Why settle for one F1 world champion for Christmas when you can have two at your dinner table?

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet took off for Brazil for the holidays for some down time with the latter's family, including Kelly's living legend father, three-time F1 World Champion Nelson Piquet.

Given that Nelson is sporting for good measure a 'Verstappen World Champion' hoodie, we know on whose side he came down after F1's gripping finale in Abu Dhabi.

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.