Austria Speed Trap: who is the fastest of them all?

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The Red Bull Ring's undulating layout doesn't offer a true long straight but that doesn't mean cars aren't fast around the Spielberg hills.

Lewis Hamilton topped the readings with a speed of 328.1 km/h while Sebastian Vettel was about 3 km/h slower in a straight line.

At the other end of the spectrum, as is often the case, the McLaren duo lingers with about a 13 km/h deficit to Hamilton's Mercedes.

It's interesting to note that Stoffel Vandoorne, using Honda's new 'Spec-3' engine, was a tad slower than team mate Fernando Alonso, a difference which could also be justified by downforce settings.

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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.