Hamilton trying to get the whole team on board

As usual when he's racing Down Under, Lewis Hamilton hit the waves on his surfboard in Australia in the days running up to last weekend's race.

But the seven-time F1 World Champion brought along his Mercedes teammate George Russell to share the splash and fun.

"Got in as much surfing as I could in Melbourne," Hamilton wrote on Insta. "It’s so good for training, I’m trying to get the whole team on boards, so far I got @georgerussell63. He’s… getting there."

Apparently, size matters for Russell…

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.