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Bottas enters Hypercar heaven with ONE set of wheels

As the new proud owner of the awe-inspiring Mercedes-AMG ONE, Valtteri Bottas will now go from the track to the streets in one seamless move.

The Finn recently took delivery at Mercedes' headquarters of the custom-made Hypercar he ordered a few years ago while still driving for the German manufacturer in F1.

The cutting-edge masterpiece – valuable examples of which were also ordered by Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg – represents the epitome of automotive engineering and performance, and a fitting choice for an F1 driver.

Mercedes' tag line for its beastly Hypercar is 'It is time for you to write your ONE story'. Count on Val to embark on ONE thrilling new adventure!

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.