Phillip van Osten : page 749

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.

McLaren's Brown gets branded, for life!

Show us a man with a tattoo and we'll show you a man with an interesting past. McLaren...

Ecclestone doubts Andretti bid for Sauber will succeed

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone doesn't believe that Michael Andretti's prospective takeover talks with Sauber will come to...

Horner: Mercedes engine reliability issues 'very unusual'

Christian Horner admitted to being surprised by the recent engine reliability issues encountered by Mercedes that could end...

Buon compleanno al campione Alex Zanardi, forza!

Special thoughts go out today to one of motorsport's most emblematic figures, Alex Zanardi, born on this day...

Hamilton, Norris defend 'Drive to Survive' after Verstappen snub

Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, among others, have come out in defense of 'Drive to Survive' following Max...

Wolff: No 'silver bullet' behind Mercedes' strong top speed

Toto Wolff says there is no clever "silver bullet" behind the strong straight-line speed of Mercedes' W12, dismissing...

Alonso: Herta a 'good fit' for F1, but likely happy in IndyCar

Fernando Alonso believes Andretti Autosport's Colton Herta would blend in well in F1, but the Spaniard reckons the...

Bottas set for sixth ICE and five-spot grid drop at US GP!

Friday's pacesetter Valtteri Bottas enjoyed a good start to his US GP weekend, but the Finn is facing...

F3 charger Logan Sargeant joins Williams Driver Academy

Williams has announced that FIA Formula 3 winner Logan Sargeant has joined the British outfit's Driver Academy. The...

Ricciardo channels his inner 'Earnhardt' with tribute helmet

Daniel Ricciardo has unveiled his special US Grand Prix helmet design, and it's a dark stunner that pays...

Verstappen and Perez buoyed by Newey's return to duty

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez both welcomed Adrian Newey's return to Red Bull following a leave of absence...

Norris: Ferrari PU upgrade makes McLaren's life 'tougher'

Lando Norris says McLaren has been challenged by Ferrari's latest power unit update but insists it will continue...