Suited and booted Vandoorne starts rolling

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As he heads into his second year of F1, McLaren's Stoffel Vandoorne ramps up his preparation, adding karting to his daily physical fitness regimen.

It'll be a crucial season for the Belgian who needs to deliver the goods alongside Fernando Alonso as the pair hopefully have at their disposal a Renault-powered car capable of racing towards the front-end of the field in 2018.

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.