Marta Garcia seizes the W Series day!

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Spanish teenager Marta Garcia cleaned up in the fourth round of the W Series at the Norisring, the 18-year-old clinching pole and bagging her first win in the all-female championship.

Garcia led home Beitske Visser and series leader Jamie Chadwick to elevate herself to third position in the title chase.

"First of all, qualifying was really good," Marta said. "Yesterday’s practice sessions were not so good so there were a few things I needed to improve – which happily I managed to do during qualifying.

"I therefore started the race from P1 – and I stayed there! I had a really good start actually, probably one of the best I’ve ever done, and after that I managed to maintain good pace throughout the race.

"I think the fact that Beitske and Jamie were fighting each other a bit gave me a chance to get a bit further ahead.

"I’m really, really happy."

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.