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Third time’s still a charm for Lorenzo

Well it isn’t F1, but on a slow news days it’s worth honouring MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo who conquered his third World Championship title in Valencia today. Championship leader Valentino Rossi produced a stunning effort from the back of the grid to race all the way up to 4^th, but that still fell short unfortunately from beating his Yamaha team mate in the title fight.

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.