Hamilton hits the flashy Fashion Awards

Lewis Hamilton was conspicuously absent from the FIA's inauguration of its new Hall of Fame on Monday evening.

Rather than mingling with his fellow legends in Paris, the four-time world champion chose to attend the Fashion Awards in London where he nicely clashed with his 'date du jour', international designer Donatella Versace.

Given a choice, we'd go for Sir Jackie Stewart's tartan over Ham's flashy plaid any day, because class always trumps style.

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.