Max lights it up at Hanger-7 re-opening celebration

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Following his frustrating weekend in Barcelona, Max Verstappen blew off his steam just days later by scorching the tarmac at Salzburg Airport to celebrate the grand re-opening of Red Bull’s iconic Hanger-7.

Amid smoking doughnuts and with tyre-shredding flair, the four-time world champion went full throttle alongside MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa, Dakar Rally beast Daniel Sanders, and NASCAR hotshot Connor Zilisch.

“It is a bit of a homecoming every time,” Verstappen said, soaking in the symphony of engines and screeching tyres.

“There is always a lot going on at Hangar-7 — helicopters, planes, cars — motorsport and sport comes together here. To do a drag race with all these different kinds of cars was very cool to witness.”

Hangar-7’s facelift celebration – a festive nod to the late Dietrich Mateschitz – was anything but subtle, with a The Flying Bulls’ airshow, live music, gourmet eats, and Red Bull athletes showing off.

Hangar-7 is back, baby!

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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.