Race and classic pictures

Shooting for the moon, before landing among the stars

Red Bull's junior class of 2009 was a proud-looking crew of talented hopefuls who would all go on to race in Formula 1 with various fortunes.

Jean-Eric Vergne and Brendon Hartley have since departed the grid while Daniil Kvyat left, came back and then left again. McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo raced on to become a seven-time Grand Prix winner and Carlos Sainz is now gunning for glory with Ferrari .

But one young Red Bull charger - who was a mere 12-year-old karter when this picture was taken - would go on to leapfrog the entire group. But Max Verstappen's story is a look back for another day…

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.

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