'Let me eat cake!'

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Esteban Ocon turns 21 today, but Force India's pink panther got a head start yesterday evening in Singapore with a celebration and a cake concocted by his team.

Ocon's track record since he joined the pinnacle of motorsport at Spa last year, with Manor, has been nothing short of remarkable.

He has finished every single of the 22 races he has taken part in, claiming his best result in Spain this year with a fifth-place finish. And this season has seen the French driver score points in every race but one, in Monaco.

Happy 21 to you Esteban, cheers!

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.