Bourdais already on the mend

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Sebastien Bourdais is up and... well, not exactly running yet, but he'll get there.

The Dale Coyne Racing driver was very lucky to escape his massive crash on Saturday, during qualifying for the Indy 500, with just a few broken bones.

Bourdais' Indycar season is over unfortunately, and he'll now be focusing on nurturing himself back to health while he spends a few months on crutches before undertaking rehab.

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.