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Juan Manuel Correa gets a welcome visitor!

F2 racer Juan Manuel Correa was all smiles when a very special visitor popped into his hospital room in London on Friday.

Correa is finally on the long road to recovery after the trying period that followed the horrendous crash at Spa that cost the life of fellow hopeful Anthoine Hubert.

The 20-year-old Sauber F1 junior underwent a final operation to his right leg earlier this week that should precede his return to Miami.

But before heading home, none other than Red Bull's Alex Albon checked in on his friend, and that was all Juan needed to boost his spirits another notch!

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.