Proud fathers and good genes on the podium!

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There were some familiar faces on Sunday's GP3 Series podium at Silverstone, and a pair of very proud fathers.

Pedro Piquet, the son of acclaimed three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet, took his first GP3 win, beating to the top step fellow Trident team mate Giuliano Alesi, the son of former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi, and American Ryan Tveter.

Beaming with pride, the famous fathers of the first two, who also happen to be very good friends, were ecstatic as they celebrated with their boys.

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.