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Alonso gets his first perk from Alpine!

Fernando Alonso won't be back behind the wheel of an F1 car for another few months, but the Spaniard has already taken delivery of his first perk as an Alpine driver.

The two-time world champion who will return to the fray with the rebranded Renault-based outfit next season was given the keys to an Alpine A110S by marketing director Bruce Pillard.

We love the car, but we're not sure such a stylistic set of wheel combines well with Fernando's Kimoa jumper and white trainers…

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.