Every stumble is not a fall…

Sebastian Vettel's painful exit from Sunday's German Grand Prix inevitably brought back memories of the Ferrari driver's failure to sustain his momentum when he was leading the title fight in 2017.

Will history repeat itself? Is Vettel on the verge of another collapse?

Judging by his rather casual and laid back attitude yesterday when all was said and done, his confidence levels appear to be intact.

Every stumble is not a fall, and every fall does not mean failure…

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.