Mazepin beefs up in the gym alongside big Man Utd fan

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Nikita Mazepin is used to working out alongside a famous name, having spent his first year in F1 paired with a fellow Haas rookie named 'Schumacher'.

So the Russian charger was hardly overwhelmed when he pumped a few eights and ran on the treadmill in the gym in Dubai this week alongside Manchester United forward and football's mega star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The two sportsmen are unquestionably at different ends of their respective fields of expertise in terms of performance and popularity.

But hopefully the Portuguese striker recognized the Haas driver as something more than merely a passing gym jock.

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.