Wickens hangs on to his team mate at Indy!

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Nearly nine months after the horrendous crash at Pocono that nearly ended his life, Robert Wickens has finally returned to his home in Indianapolis, and just in time for the greatest spectacle in racing.

The Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver regularly chronicles his recovery efforts on social media, but this week he's spending his time at the Speedway, helping his SPM team mates James Hinchcliffe and Marcus Ericsson with their preparations for next weekend's Indy 500.

In exchange for Wickens' input, Hinch gave his team mate a tow down the Brickyard's pitlane. Or was Robert going for a pass?

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.