What's good for Lewis Hamilton is good for us!

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We're all living under the threat of the COVID-19 disease, which means that we all have a crucial role to play to keep ourselves - and others - healthy.

The coronavirus has unfortunately become a pandemic in the past week, but there is a raft of precautionary measures that everyone can and should follow

Self-confinement and social distancing are the best ways to help us turn the corner, but the most basic protective measure - repeated ad nauseum lately - is to wash our hands.

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Lewis Hamilton reminded us of the importance of this seemingly banal gesture in a post on social media.

"As you all know, the coronavirus is very very serious," Hamilton said in a short clip on Twitter.

"It's very important that we all work together to help reduce the spread of this virus, and one of the ways we can do that is washing our hands."

It's nothing but common-sense folks. But what's good for a six-time world champion is certainly good for us!

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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.