'Twenty-seven race wins between us!'

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One can count on the always facetious Lando Norris to take the mickey out of an F1 rival, especially if that rival happens to be his good friend Max Verstappen.

The Red Bull driver's eighth win of the season on Sunday left him in such a good mood that he gave Norris a helicopter ride home from the airport at Le Castellet to Monaco.

But before leaving the tarmac, Norris requested a photo with the day's winner which he duly posted to his Instagram account and captioned with the following:

"27 Race wins between us after today! 🏆"

Brilliant!

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.