Young F1 foes shine on Cannes' red carpet

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It's a well-known fact that Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly aren't the best of friends, the two young chargers having developed a fierce rivalry as far back as their karting days.

The pair were all suited up together however this week in Cannes, walking the Film Festival's red carpet along with French Grand Prix boss Gilles Dufeigneux and Christian Estrosi, the president of the Provence-Alpes-Cötes d'Azur region.

Interestingly, both drivers posted the picture to their Twitter account, but cropped each other out!

Old rivalries never die…

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.