Schumacher back on the top step of the podium!

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Mick Schumacher scored his first Formula 2 win on Sunday, winning the series sprint race at the Hungaroring.

The Ferrari Academy driver launched his race from on pole on the reverse-grid and fended off Carlin's Nohuharu Matsushita for the entire duration of the 28-lap event which DAMS charger and McLaren junior Sergio Sette Camara finished third;

"Amazing race!" said the 20-year-old old son of F legend Michael Schumacher.

"The car was great, thank you for the team. Credit to Nobu who kept me entertained. It wasn’t easy.

"I am just so happy. Quite hard. Obviously the tyres were degrading and not easy to keep them alive, always having pressure and checking mirrors. It was entertaining."

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.