Two years on, Jules Bianchi's legacy is still with us

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It's been two years on this day since Jules Bianchi, one of motorsport's brightest young talents, succumbed to the massive injuries he sustained at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.

A shining star on and off the track, his charming smile cheering every person who crossed his path, Jules Bianchi's finest moment was when he saved an entire team - Marussia - with a memorable points-scoring finish at Monaco.

Jules' legacy, apart from his outstanding achievements on the race track, is hopefully improved safety in Formula 1 since that dark and tragic day in Suzuka.

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.