Bottas leads the field on Boxing Day in Adelaide

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Valtteri Bottas opted to burn off his Christmas dinner calories and toxins with a competitive bike ride in Adelaide on Boxing Day.

The Finn entered a local criterium event organized at the bay and the Alfa Romeo charger was on it from the get-go, leading the field on the short but technical course.

And for good measure, Botta's better half - pro-cyclist Tiffany Cromwell - won top spoils in the women's road race!

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.