Patrick Head stands post at Williams

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Legendary designer Patrick Head was back on deck at Williams on Saturday, the 72-year-old engineer slotting in to his consultancy role with the beleaguered outfit.

Head's presence in Shanghai was both inconspicuous and prominent.

Regardless of the extent of his involvement with the team he co-founded with Sir Frank, the designer's attendance and input in the coming months will hopefully boost the troops and help the team out of its enduring plight.

Welcome back Sir Patrick!

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.