De Vries in good Nyck in Sochi

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Nyck de Vries sealed the FIA Formula 2 title in style at Sochi, the 24-year-old ART driver winning the series' feature race on Saturday from rival Nicholas Latifi.

The Dutchman joins Charles Leclerc and George Russell as a recipient of the F2 crown, but contrary to his distinguished colleagues, de Vries won't be joining them on the F1 grid, at least not next year.

Nyck will spearhead Mercedes' electric charge in Formula E alongside Stoffel Vandoorne in the series' 2018/19 season

"I'm happy that now, and in the upcoming months, I can switch my focus to my new chapter together with Mercedes and make sure I'm best prepared for that because there's not much of a winter break for me this season", said F2's new champ.

Indeed, Nyck will plug in to Formula E on November 22, with the first round of the all-electric championship taking place at Al Diriyah in Saudi Arabia.

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.