Easy driver Leclerc is also an easy rider

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The mercurial Charles Leclerc, Formula 1's rising star, headed east for the summer break, all the way to Bali in Indonesia for some well-deserved down time.

The Sauber driver spends most of his days in the water as he conducts his initiation to become a certified scuba diver.

On Terra Firma however, it's still all about a big set of wheels and the need for speed. And without any 'halo'…

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.