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Focus on race set-up paid off - Stevens

It was a meager consolation, but Will Stevens at least had the satisfaction of ending the Brazilian Grand Prix as Manor's lead driver.

Stevens spent the first half of the 71-lap race hot on the tail of team mate Alexander Rossi before moving ahead and crossing the checkered flag in 17th position.

While the result in itself was nothing to write home about, the British driver did acknowledge that his efforts in practice which were directed towards fine tuning his car's race set-up did pay off.

“I think the focus on race balance has really paid off for me this weekend," Stevens said.

" It wasn’t an easy race because of having to look after the rear tyres, but I knew that if I could get past Alex I would be able to pull away. I’m pleased to regain the advantage over my team-mate and bring the car home in 18th place.

"Yet another two-car finish for the team, which is good news, so we go into the final round in Abu Dhabi eager to end the season on a high note."

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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.