A song and a prayer for Danny Ric

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Daniel Ricciardo will be hoping for a better start to his season in Melbourne than twelve months ago when a blown engine put him out of contention early on.

Red Bull's new RB14 has been designed to hit the ground running at Albert Park and that's exactly what the Honey Badger needs to put himself on his rails in what will be a crucial year for the 28-year-old's future.

Will he be remaining with the Red Bull family at the end of the day, or moving on to 'silver' or 'red' pastures? Danny Ric is praying for his future...

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.