Keeping a brotherly watch over Nic

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Lewis Hamilton treaded over to Brands Hatch on Sunday to watch his younger brother Nic kickstart his 2019 season in the British Touring Car Championship.

Nic - who suffers from cerebral palsy - has previously raced in the BTCC-supported Clio Cup before becoming the first disabled driver to compete in the BTCC in 2015.

This year he's back for a full campaign, driving a ROKiT Racing with Motorbase Ford Focus RS.

"Couldn’t be prouder of my bro @nicolashamilton on his first weekend back in British touring cars," the Mercedes star wrote on Twitter.

"This is a product of his immense hard work and dedication, bro, you inspire me so much 🙌🏾❤️"

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.