The old and the new go wheel-to-wheel

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Formula 1's scintillating past and future are perhaps reflected in this picture of Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc battling for position at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday.

The McLaren driver will likely head off into the sunset at the end of the year, while his young rival begins his journey to stardom.

Yesterday, the old master had the last word, passing the young apprenctice for eighth after keeping his tyres in better shape.

The McLaren driver isn't quite handing over the baton, but he's getting there…

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.