Ericsson back in the F1 saddle with Alfa

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Marcus Ericsson made a one-day return to F1 and Alfa Romeo on Tuesday, the Swede handling tyre testing for Pirelli at the Red Bull Ring.

Ericsson, who competed for four years in F1 with Sauber/Alfa Romeo, migrated to IndyCar earlier this year, the 28-year-old running in the US series with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsport.

"I’m super happy in IndyCar, I’m really enjoying that experience, and at the same time I’m really happy to still have a connection here in F1," Ericsson said. "Let’s see what happens in the future.

"But the bottom line is as a racing driver the more you drive in different cars, you can always learn something, you can always pick up things, and I will gain as a racing driver as a whole. I think it’s only positives."

Antonio Giovinazzi will take over from Ericsson's duties for Pirelli's second and final day of tyre testing in Spielberg.

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.