Alfa throwing all its 'positive energy' into fight for P7

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Alfa Romeo Racing will leverage the positive energy it collected in Brazil a fortnight ago to try and snatch seventh in the Constructors' standings from Racing Point.

Ten points separate the two teams ahead of this weekend's season finale in Abu Dhabi, but a boatload of extra dollars will fall into the Swiss outfit's bag if it can overhaul its midfield rival.

And Alfa's double top-five finish at Interlagos - its best result of 2019 - was exactly what the Hinwil squad needed to boost its impetus and energy level.

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“We arrive in Abu Dhabi still buzzing from the great result from the last race," said team boss Frédéric Vasseur.

"It will be important to channel these good spirits into a positive energy for this final event of the season, one where there is so much at stake.

"Battle for seventh place in the championship aside, we still need to aim for a good result this weekend.

"It will be important to finish the season well to carry this momentum into the winter months and onto 2020."

Kimi Raikkonen's fourth place finish in Brazil broke a seven-race pointless run for the Finn who is also equally motivated to sign off with another productive performance.

"I am looking forward to the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi," said the F1 veteran.

"The result in Brazil was a big confidence boost for everyone in the team and we want to build on that to finish the season well.

"Of course, I am looking forward to some time off afterwards, but right now the focus is firmly on this weekend’s race: we know we can have a good result and we will give all we have to get it."

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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.