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Hamilton shooting for Mars

He may already be 'over the moon' given his ongoing success in F1 but Lewis Hamilton's ultimate ambition is to boldly go where no man has gone before, and set foot on planet Mars.

In an interview with fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar, the triple World Champion spoke of his love for music, traveling and the movies. The latter enticing the Mercedes driver to share a far-fetched fantasy.

"I’d love to go to space," said Hamilton.

"I just watched The Martian, I really want to go to Mars. I was thinking I could take a hot chick with me and we could just start a family up there."

Last year, Hamilton actually visited the set of Ridley Scott's acclaimed blockbuster in which Matt Damon finds himself stranded on the red planet.

Hamilton traveling to Mars? It can't happen soon enough for Nico Rosberg.

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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.