A tight-knit family comes together for Anthoine

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Clouds lingered over Spa this morning, a day after F2 racer Anthoine Hubert fell on the battlefield, the victim of an exceptionally unlucky set of circumstances.

With a heavy heart, those who shared Anthoine's passion and life - his friends, rivals, grieving mother and brother and members of his extensive family who are present at Spa - came together on the starting grid on Sunday for a heartfelt tribute and minute of silence.

Formula 1 will race this afternoon, carrying the memory of a fine young man who lived and died while chasing his dreams.

Rest in Peace Anthoine.

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.