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Still room for the Williams to improve - Bottas

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Williams driver Valterri Bottas has enjoyed some strong runs since the beginning of the season often racing on a level par with Ferrari behind the untouchable Mercedes Silver Arrows. This weekend the Finn will be looking to improve on the Scuderia while keeping Red Bull's drivers at bay.

“We are definitely looking to beat Red Bull here. In Spain we were not far off Ferrari in qualifying or the race, so if we can make a small step forward, we should be pretty close. I can't say we are going to beat Red Bull, but we will do the best we can to do it.”

While the Williams FW37 has proved to a consistent all round contender this year, Bottas considers there are still weaknesses which need to be addressed.

"I think we're still missing downforce, but for some reason in slow and medium speed corners we are also not so competitive. So it's not only the aero, it's also mechanical and we need to improve everything if we want to win races. This track should suit us well, and I think we'll be strong at Silverstone also."

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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.