Vettel provides some much needed brotherly support

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Sebastian Vettel filled up his free weekend with a trip to Hockenheim for the DTM finale and with some brotherly support.

Fabian Vettel, the 18-year-old younger sibling of the four-time world champion, made his debut in the international touring car scene this year, racing in the 2017 DTM-supporting Audi TT Cup.

The Ferrari driver admitted it wasn't quite the same to be on the other side of the pitwall, but insisted he was happy to encourage his brother.

"It is my free weekend, but it is still nice," Vettel said.

"You can see many old friends, even from before, so it is certainly nice to be there.

"It feels different, but I trust my brother that he does it well, he has fun, he has to start from the back, but he's pretty good," said Vettel.

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.