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Max Verstappen expecting "some good fun" in Singapore

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As the original F1 night race, Singapore offers its own set of specific challenges with, among other difficulties, an offset weekend schedule destined to keep proceedings in sync with Europe.

Toro Rosso junior Max Verstappen heads to the first flyaway event with good knowledge of the track layout itself, having fulfilled his usual SIM racing routine beforehand.

But that's not to say that the demanding street race can't throw a few spanners into the works although the impressive Dutchman, who picked up some good points in Hungary and Belgium but failed to finish in the top 10 in Italy, is ready to take it all in his stride, as usual.

“Racing in Singapore is going to be something really special,", Max believes. " I’m really looking forward to the challenge."

"It reminds me of Monaco, as we will be driving close to the walls and it won’t be easy to overtake, but I’m sure we will have some good fun out there!"

Young Max isn't accustomed to racing under the floodlights but doesn't foresee any major difficulties, having added a good dose of carrots to his diet this week !

"Don't they say carrots are good to improve your eyesight?", he jokingly asks. "It’s true that we’ve already experienced a bit of night racing in Bahrain this year, but that was a permanent track and now we will be racing on a street circuit, which is always more tricky…"

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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.