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Chilton's amazing Borg Warner Indy 500 lid

Former F1 driver Max Chilton has come up with a stunning helmet design to spur him on in this month's 104th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Chilton will be racing in the legendary event at the Brickyard on August 23rd with Carlin, the Briton choosing a gleaming livery engraved with the names and faces of those etched on the famous Borg Warner trophy which pays tribute to the revered past Indy 500 winners.

Motorsport helmet artist Jason Fowler is the man responsible for executing the awesome conception.

Chilton failed to qualify for last year's event at the Speedway, but a 33-car entry list will ensure the 29-year-old does not get bumped out of the field this time around.

The Briton will theoretically start his fourth Indy 500, having achieved in 2017 with Chip Ganassi Racing his best result at the Brickyard when he finished 4th.

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.