Just close enough for comfort

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Carlos Sainz and Marcus Ericsson offered us a spat of thrilling wheel-to-wheel action in yesterday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Both drivers were fighting for position in the top-10 on lap 28 when the Renault attempted to get the upper hand on the Sauber into Barcelona's Turn 1

Ericsson, who rarely finds himself racing in the upper mid-field, opposed a valiant resistance however and kept his rival at bay. Hard racing but good stuff from both drivers.

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.