Brendon Hartley's hopes of flying high

It was an unconventional and belated entry into F1 for Brendon Hartley last year, but the Kiwi is determined to make the most this season of his opportunity with Toro Rosso.

The 28-year-old and 2017 Le Mans winner still has a high wall to climb, but heights don't frighten the rookie as he demonstrated last week, before the start of the Australian GP weekend when Hartley took to the skies to get his first look at the Albert Park circuit.

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.