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Hamilton's irrelevant, I'll turn it around - Rosberg

Hot on the heels of their Chinese feud, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton head to Bahrain for next weekend's Grand Prix in the Kingdom island, where tensions between the two may just flare up once again.

Rosberg, who continues to take a dim view of his team mate's behavior in China, has vowed to move on, albeit by branding Hamilton's actions as 'irrelevant', while the British driver has stated that Rosberg simply didn't try hard enough to beat him in China.

"We're starting from scratch again. Lewis can drive as he wants - it's up to him. It's completely irrelevant to me," the German driver said.

While he has now decided to remain oblivious to the relationship with his Mercedes counterpart, Rosberg did acknowledge the need to step up to the mark and properly challenge his rival.

"I just have to try again to make a comeback and go on a run like I did last year. Between Lewis and I, sometimes it's going well and sometimes less good. Right now we're in a difficult situation again but I see no reason to discuss our relationship. I can and I will turn it around in a few days and beat Lewis."

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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.