Formula 1 to span 360 degrees in 2018

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All F1 cars will run with 360-degree cameras mounted on the front of the chassis next season, a move which should nicely enhance the fans' viewing experience.

The miniature camera was trialed at the Singapore Grand Prix by F1 technology partner Tata, and the results delighted FOM which have made the device mandatory for next season.

Viewers may miss the classical on-board view in 2018 however as the presence of the Halo cockpit safety device will force cameras to be moved to less obstructed areas.

Still, fans will enjoy a different perspective of F1 racing next year.

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.