Just a country boy living life in the fast lane

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After a frantic weekend in the razzle-dazzle and streets of Monte-Carlo, George Russell chose to reset ahead of next week's Azerbaijan GP with a few days in the Scottish Highlands.

Surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery and the calm of Britain's last frontier of wilderness, Russell likely took a moment to take stock of his F1 season to date.

By his own admittance, the Mercedes driver is disappointed not to have won his first Grand Prix yet. But the 24-year-old knows all too well that such a milestone is only missing from his credentials due to his car's current limitations.

But regardless of when that win comes for the world champion in the making, along with the many others that will follow, Russell knows that deep down he'll always remain a country boy at heart.

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.