The mother of all F1 typos…

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It was a bit of an embarrassing site for F1 and Spanish Grand Prix organisers whose pitlane painting contractor misspelled the event, stamping an awkward "#Spainish GP" hashtag on the Barcelona tarmac.

It apparently took a while to spot the typo, but a swat team of painters was eventually dispatched to correct the error.

Mind you, we've had our fair share of typos in our headlines here at F1i, so we only had sympathy for whoever committed this "Spainful" mistake…

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.