Giovinazzi collects prestigious Trofeo Bandini award

A proud and beaming Antonio Giovinazzi traveled to Brisighella last weekend where he was handed the prestigious Trofeo Bandini award for 2019.

The Alfa Romeo driver joined a distinguished list of 25 past recipients of the honor dedicated to the memory of Lorenzo Bandini and which is awarded each year to a specific driver for an outstanding performance in the world of motorsport.

Giovinazzi follows in the footsteps of recent winners Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen.

In a moving speech, the 25-year-old Italian expressed his gratitude to all those who allowed for his recognition.

Earlier in the day, Giovinazzi drove through the streets of Brisighella onboard his Alfa Romeo C38, treating thousands of delighted locals to a blast of F1.

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.