Bottas takes tropical pitstop after Brazilian bummer

After a less than stellar Sao Paulo GP weekend capped by a DNF on Sunday, Valtteri Bottas was more than happy to swap his racing boots for a pair of flip flops and head to the beach.

So the Alfa charger jetted off to the Caribbean and to the Domincan Republic for a refreshing tropical pit stop ahead of next week’s Las Vegas extravaganza.

When life gives you coconuts, ask Valtteri to make you a Piña Colada!

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.