Bottas Blitz: Racing down Colorado's peaks

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Valtteri Bottas and partner Tiffany Cromwell have made it a tradition in the past to spend their summer break cycling the epic backroads of Aspen and this year was no exception.

Trading the loud hustle and bustle of F1 for Colorado's remote landscape, one adorned with its own brand of majesty, the couple navigates the winding paths that stretch before them, where the roar of the engine yields to the hush of the wilderness.

Yet, even amidst the breathtaking calm, a spark of the racer's spirit remains, a subtle reminder that once a racer, you're always a racer, seeking that thrill that can only be found when pushing the limits.

And of course, in typical Bottas fashion, it all ends with a cold beer!

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.