A modest start for a man with big ambitions

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A 22-year-old Daniel Ricciardo made his full F1 race debut at the British Grand Prix in 2011, the Aussie replacing Narain Karthikeyan at the minnow Hispania Racing outfit.

A pure product of Red Bull's young driver programme, Ricciardo had previously taken part in several Friday morning practice sessions with Toro Rosso.

It was a laborious start for the future star, but one that still impressed Red Bull enough to entrust their protégé with a racing seat at the Faenza-based squad for 2012.

The rest, as they say, is history…

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.