Hamilton ready to take flight and make a splash

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After a challenging season and half with no wins to show for his efforts, Lewis Hamilton has steadily been regaining momentum over the summer, thanks to Mercedes' improvements.

Ahead of F1's reprise this week at Zandvoort, many are those who believe that Hamilton is the man most likely to break Red Bull's undefeated track record in the second half of the season.

All eyes are therefore be on the seven-time world champion as he prepares to make a splash and disrupt the stats quo.

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.