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F1i's Driver Ratings for the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP

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Sergio Perez, Red Bull (Retired, lap1): 6/10
Sergio Perez's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ended as early as the opening lap following a collision with Valtteri Bottas in which he had little responsibility. Still, it was a distressing end for the Mexican that somehow reflected his equally catastrophic season. All eyes are now on Red Bull's top brass and on whether they will put the beleaguered driver out of his misery, once and for all.

Franco Colapinto, Williams (Retired, lap 26): 6.5/10
While Franco Colapinto put together a relatively clean final weekend with Williams, there was little to write home about for the young Argentinian. He never managed to gain any ground after the start but to his detriment, a punt up the rear end by McLaren's Oscar Piastri likely didn't help his cause that ended after 26 laps with an engine issue. Colapinto will have felt the sting of missing out on one last opportunity to stake his claim for an F1 return, now likely delayed until 2026.

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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.