Alonso reveals the numbers behind his training regimen

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Fernando Alonso revealed just how much he's been pushing lately to prepare for the grueling season which lies ahead.

Since December 1st, according to his track record posted on Instagram, the McLaren driver has cycled 1,820km, run 437km, swam 59km, has done various sports for 60 hours and karted another 30 hours.

All that, and Alonso still found time to race in the Daytona 24 Hours!

As Thomas Edison once said, "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."

In the video below, Alonso gives us the lowdown on where he stands on the eve of an important year.

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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.