Video: Bottas wishes all the best to Williams

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Gone but not forgotten. Valtteri Bottas paid tribute to the team which kick-started his career in Formula 1 and where he spent his formative years.

As the Finn gears up for a new challenge with world champions Mercedes AMG F1, Bottas remembers the four years he spent at Williams.

And while he failed to deliver a win to the Grove-base outfit during his stay, he did enjoy a fruitful relationship which included 9 podiums, 411 points and a 2nd place finish as his best result.

For Bottas, it's only a matter of time before Williams challenges for the title.

Check out the video posted to Williams' Twitter account:

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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.