Race and classic pictures

Alfa boldly goes where no team has gone before!

Now that you've seen it, you likely won't forget this image of Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi, 'frolicking in the fields' of Styria in dirndl and lederhosen.

Just to be clear, we didn't photoshop this shot. It comes straight from Alfa Romeo Racing's preview of the Austrian Grand Prix.

Alfa's PR agency obviously took an abundant amount of creative license, depicting the Kimster and Gio as 'Stevio and Giulia', two imaginary characters who "cemented their friendship by virtue of a common love of all things Austrian".

This picture looks like we need a drink!

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.