The Circuit de Catalunya woke up to a white Wednesday as Barcelona continues to suffer from the vagaries of the weather.

A F1 car - or its driver - obviously would not take kindly to a snow-covered tarmac, but Red Bull, always the promotional trail blazer, once put a car, and Max Verstappen, on the slopes of the Hahnenkamm Mountain in Kitzbühel!

Posers!

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.

Recent Posts

Vasseur: Melbourne won’t tell the story of 2026

As Formula 1 prepares for the dawn of a radical new era, Ferrari team principal…

2 hours ago

A moment between F1 legends that time never allowed

What if history paused for a few seconds to let generations of racing brilliance collide?…

3 hours ago

Born on this day, the 'Ickx factor'

In the annals of motorsport history, Jacky Ickx – who celebrates his 81st birthday on this…

4 hours ago

Hamilton reveals the ‘non-negotiable’ ritual in his training regimen

Lewis Hamilton has won world titles with speed, skill and steel nerves. At almost 41,…

5 hours ago

Binotto backs Audi know-how over Red Bull Powertrains’ head start

As Formula 1 races toward its seismic 2026 reset, Audi is preparing to enter the…

7 hours ago

The great Jim Clark's final F1 triumphs

The 1968 Grand Prix season kicked off on January 1 and while South Africa rang…

8 hours ago