Remembering Jules Bianchi's finest hour

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The late Jules Bianchi only started 34 Grand Prix in his all too short Formula 1 career, but it was enough for him to leave his mark on the sport’s history and in many people's heart. .

Jules' finest hour came in Monaco on this day in 2014, when he drove a cracking race in the Principality to deliver to minnow outfit Marussia its only championship points.

After 78 grueling laps, the Frenchman crossed the line P8, but a 5-second penalty for taking a penalty during a Safety Car period pushed him down to 9th.

Regardless, it was a day of glory and recognition for a team and a driver who we fondly remember today, nine years on from a memorable achievement.

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.