It's a beer bonanza for Alpine as Clarkson keeps his word

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Jeremy Clarkson is a man of his word as the British TV presenter proved when he rolled into Enstone on Monday to deliver 1000 bottles of beer to the Alpine F1 team.

Earlier this year, Clarkson admitted to having a special affinity for the French outfit whose factory is located near his farm in Oxfordshire.

Last month, during the live broadcast of the Monaco Grand Prix, the Grand Tour presenter spurred on Esteban Ocon and his crews on Twitter: "Come on Alpine. I'll buy you all a pint if you get a podium here."

Ocon accomplished just that, leaving Clarkson with no choice but to honor his word.

True to his eccentric nature, Clarkson took the opportunity to make a grand entrance, arriving at the Alpine team's headquarters in Enstone on his trusty tractor loaded with a whopping 1000 bottles of beer!

Alpine's team members, including Ocon, took a break to toast once again to the Frenchman's Monaco feat, and to Clarkson's own bravado.

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.