Massa missed the race but not the action

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Felipe Massa's summer break kicked in a bit earlier than expected after the Williams driver fell ill and was sidelined from the Hungarian GP.

The Brazilian headed back home to Monte Carlo for a well-deserved period of rest and leisure, but that doesn't mean he disconnected himself completely from F1.

Come Sunday afternoon he was in front of the big screen to watch all the action from Budapest, all in good company with son Felipinho also supporting his dad's team.

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.