A loving sunset far from the furor of F1

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It's been a difficult season for Stoffel Vandoorne, the young Belgian driver struggling to perform at McLaren relative to expectations and to team mate Fernando Alonso.

Vandoorne's lack of results, part of which were pinned on a chassis issue in the last two races, have called into question his presence at McLaren next season, so the 26-year-old will need to hit the ground running when racing resumes at Spa at the end of the month.

In the interim, the driver is recharging his body and soul in Greece with girlfriend Anne De Ferran - the beautiful daughter of McLaren sporting director Gil de Ferran. Because it's just one big family at Woking.

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.