McLaren boys take delivery of their new wheels

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Company cars come in different forms and shapes for F1 drivers, depending on the underlying manufacturer associated with their team.

Daniel Ricciardo lost out big time in terms of mobility when he left Red Bull for Renault, trading his posh and opulent Aston Martin ride for a swift but comparatively very austere Megane RS.

Carlos Sainz on the other hand was up for an upgrade when he departed the French outfit to join McLaren. And the Spaniard has now taken delivery of his new four-wheel perk: a dazzling gray 720S!

Sainz's team mate Lando Norris, being the rookie in the room this year, will need to make due with a papaya 570S. But that's still a lot of power, enjoyment and extravagance for a mere 19-year-old!

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.