Vettel goes full 'Niki' with special tribute lid

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Sebastian Vettel was often criticized in the past for changing his helmet design every other session, but here's one switch that everyone will agree with.

The Ferrari driver who admitted to being a great admirer of Niki Lauda has taken on for this weekend the F1 legend's famous bright red helmet color, spiced up with a strip of imagery on the back, courtesy of the great creative work of helmet livery designer Jens Munser.

Someone up there might well be torn this weekend between rooting for Mercedes or Seb…

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.