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Tsunoda reports for clean-up duty in Faenza

In normal circumstances, F1 drivers lead a relatively leisurely life in between races.

Despite the cancellation of this weekend's Emilia Romagna GP, Yuki Tsunoda still reported for duty at AlphaTauri's headquarters in Faenza, located in the heart of the devastated Emilia Romagna region.

Tsunoda's team had its own issues to contend with, but the Japanese driver and several team members made it a point of volunteering their time and efforts to assist the local community in the aftermath of the extreme weather and flooding that hit the region this week.

"After a horrible night the town is heavily impacted: dust, mud, and the smell of gasoline everywhere," Tsundoa wrote on Twitter.

"Currently people are struggling to find food and especially places to stay after many have been evacuated from their own homes. Please anything you can do is appreciated."

And Tsunoda set an example by going above and beyond as he lent a helping hand.

Well done Yuki!

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.

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