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Rosberg troubled by understeer in qualifying

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Nico Rosberg was edged out by Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's British Grand Prix qualifying session, finishing a little over a tenth of a second from his team mate's pole position.

As has been regularly the case since the beginning of the season, the first run in Q3 was the fastest for most drivers. Rosberg was no exception, failing to improve while also complaining of the Mercedes' balance in the final segment.

"The first lap was really good, so there's not much to say about that and Lewis was just quicker," commented the German driver. "Not many improved on the last run, except for Felipe. There was something wrong with my left front, so I had big understeer. We need to look into what it was..."

Rosberg also praised the British crowds for showing up in such great numbers on Saturday. "It was really awesome to see how many people have come today. Out in the grandstands it's incredible, it's a full house more or less already today. It's just great to see how enthusiastic everybody is in this country about our sport."

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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.