Race and classic pictures

Who are your sugar daddies?

Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore surround their favourite son at the hotel pool in Bahrain last weekend. But to be honest, Christian Horner looks a bit uncomfortable.

Perhaps Briatore was reminding the Red Bull boss of his remarks about how poorly Fernando Alonso has been advised in his career.

One will indeed recall that the flamboyant Italian is precisely the man pulling the Spanish driver's strings!

"Ma ! Christian..."

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.