Ferrari Driver Academy's class of 2019

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They're young, they're talented, they dream of one day winning on a prancing horse and they're all wearing red shoes!

The Ferrari Driver Academy's class of 2019 assembled yesterday in Maranello for their first day of work.

Fresh from his ROC Nations Cup win with Sebastian Vettel in Mexico City last weekend, Mick Schumacher was joined by his Formula 2 team mates Callum Ilott and Giuliano Alesi, FIA European F3 racers Marcus Armstrong and Robert Shwartzman, Formula Regional young gun Enzo Fittipaldi and FIA Formula 4 contender Gianluca Petecof.

Surrounding the impressive group of young talent were Scuderia boss Mattia Binotto, Sporting Director Laurent Mekies and Marco Matassa, Head of the FDA Technical Area.

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.