Wurz goes head over heels in Montreal!

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A bout of congestion at the start of the 1998 Canadian Grand Prix saw Alex Wurz try to force the issue at the first corner.

To no avail unfortunately as the Benetton was launched into a roll and both Jarno Trulli and Johnny Herbert were taken out.

Alex's day was far from over however as the Austrian ran back to the pits, was strapped into the spare car, started from the back of the grid for the second start and went on to finish fourth!

All in a day's racing.

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.