Vandoorne unveils McLaren tribute special helmet

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This weekend McLaren is celebrating the team's first F1 win, achieved at Spa 50 years ago by its founder Bruce McLaren, and Stoffel Vandoorne is doing his part to commemorate the event.

The Belgian driver unveiled a predominantly orange McLaren themed helmet that pays tribute to his team and its founder as well as to the old Spa circuit, with the names of its legendary corners imbed in the design.

Given Stoffel's relative under-performance this year, one can only hope the one-off lid will bring him that long-awaited good result.

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.