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Hamilton hits back at Vettel remarks over Mercedes dominance

Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton picked apart Sebastian Vettel's claims that Mercedes recent dominance of Formula 1 has drained the sport of much of its excitement.

Hamilton aptly sent an observation Vettel's way, reminding the German that he had enjoyed a lengthy supremacy of his own during his Red Bull days.

"It's pretty funny because he had four years of it and I've only had two," Hamilton told Sky Sports.

"Until l get to his level l won't have bored them as much as he had!"

Hamilton's tongue-in-cheek response was echoed by teammate Nico Rosberg who believes Mercedes outstanding accomplishments don't get the credit they deserve.

"To anybody who says that, l would ask that there is a lot of hard work behind us", said the German.

"We are where we are because we are the best at the moment. It would be nice to be a bit more respectful of our achievements."

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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.