Pagenaud celebrates Bastille Day in Toronto!

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Team Penske's Simon Pagenaud has embraced the promised land but the Frenchman still retains a deep patriotic fibre for his homeland.

Yesterday was France's national day and Pagenaud celebrated the 14th of July in style by winning Sunday's Toronto Grand Prix and putting himself back in contention for the title in IndyCar with six races to go.

The winner of this year's Indy 500 was in charge of the proceedings from the outset and led 80 of the 85 laps at Exhibition Place, defeating Chip Ganassi's Scott Dixon and Andretti Autosport's Alex Rossi.

Penske's Josef Newgarden remains at the helm of the NTT IndyCar Series drivers' standings, leading Rossi and Pagenaud.

Simon says… "I can do it!"

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.