Gasly checks in on newly-crowned champ

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Before heading to Japan, Pierre Gasly enjoyed a stop-over in Thailand where the Toro Rosso driver visited the MotoGP paddock and offered his support to fellow Honda charger Marc Marquez.

Later in the day, the Spaniard sealed his sixth MotoGP title, with four races to spare, and Marquez did it in style after a scintillating battle with Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo.

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.