Max and Checo whip up a 'Stroopwafel' treat!

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The 'stroopwafel' is all the rage at Zandvoort this weekend. And on Thursday, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez donned their cooking aprons and got their hands sticky to whip up a treat for the paddock.

The delectable delicacy, consisting of two thin waffle cookies filled with a sweet, gooey caramel syrup, has a rich history in the Netherlands dating back to the late 18th century and to the town of Gouda, famous for its cheese.

As they cooked up a sweet storm, Max and Checo turned the paddock into a syrupy battleground, whipping up stroopwafels that were more daring than their on-the-limit driving.

While the Red Bull chargers handled the cooking, Daniel Ricciardo - in full Honey Badger mode - was on hand to take care of the serving!

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.