A festive post-quali debrief at Mercedes

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A post-qualifying debrief is a crucial part of a team's day, as drivers and engineers run through the data and compare notes on how a performance was achieved and how it can be improved.

Yesterday's session took place during England's World Cup match against Sweden, and Mercedes exceptionally allowed everyone a bit of distraction as the screens in the room displayed the live action.

It all got festive and noisy however when England opened up the score, and poleman Lewis Hamilton was the first to rejoice.

At the other end of the paddock however, in the Sauber camp, Marcus Ericsson was not amused...

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.