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Ricciardo keeping pay rise in perspective

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Daniel Ricciardo appreciates the pay rise he was awarded this year by Red Bull but insists extra monies mean nothing without success.

The Australian enjoyed a fantastic 2014 campaign, achieving three wins and third place in the driver's standings behind the invincible Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Rosberg.

This season on the other hand has been a laborious struggle as the talented 26-year-old has fallen victim to Red Bull's poor performance level induced mainly by persistent troubles linked to Renault's hybrid power unit.

Ricciardo's third place finish in Hungary on the eve of Formula 1's summer break was a welcome reminder of the Australian's potential, but one which only further underlined his quest for success.

"It's highlighted to me this year how much I love winning, and how much I love the success of the sport," he told Autosport. "It hurts when you can't fight for the wins, so I'm actually really glad to see that."

"Last year was easy in a way because nearly every race we could fight for a podium. You sort of got into a rhythm. This year I got a little bit of a pay rise, which is nice, but I'm a lot less happier than last year because of the results.

"Even though I make a bit more money, it means nothing to me now."

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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.