A few awkward Mercedes moments from China

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In the heat of the moment, everyone is prone to mistakes, especially when you're immersed in the F1 pressure cooker.

But at Mercedes on Sunday, for its 100th Grand Prix, there were a couple of funny mix-ups fired over the radio.

The first came when Lewis Hamilton found out that Jean-Eric Vergne was not only back in F1, but chasing him for position!

Mind you, the real JEV was more than happy to be remembered, as he tweeted.

Wish that was the case!

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.