Hamilton’s lonely walk of regret at Lusail

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Lewis Hamilton's crash with George Russell on the first lap of the Qatar Grand Prix was a rare and costly mistake for the seven-time world champion.

In a scene reminiscent of his infamous clash with Nico Rosberg in Barcelona in 2016, the Briton initially blamed his Mercedes teammate for their run-in, which Russell fortunately survived.

During his solitary journey back to the pits, Hamilton likely contemplated not only what could have been, but also how the incident would potentially impact his relationship with Russell.

But in the aftermath of the fracas, Hamilton took full responsibility for the crash and apologized to Russell and to his team, a gesture that underlined once again his honesty and integrity, but also his respect for his teammate.

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.