Pierre Gasly's tribute to France's F1 finest

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Toro Rosso's Pierre Gasly will be wearing a special liveried helmet this weekend at Paul Ricard, and one that pays tribute to France's past F1 champions.

From Philippe Etancelin and Jean -Pierre Beltoise to Jacques Laffite, Alain Prost or Jean Alesi, the commemorative lid features the famous names of many of Gasly's Grand Prix countrymen.

Along with Esteban Ocon and Romain Grosjean, the 22-year-old will be among three local heroes racing this weekend - or four, if one adds Monegasque Charles Leclerc.

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.