Leclerc takes his biggest fan for an F1 ride

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The day after completing a run to P7 in the Eifel GP, Charles Leclerc was up and running at Fiorano behind the wheel of Ferrari's exclusive three-seater F1 car.

The Monegasque delivered a bout of thrills and chills to several lucky fans as part of Philip Morris' Mission Winnow program, but Leclerc also hauled younger brother and Ferrari Driver Academy member Arthur around the Scuderia's 2.9km test track.

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.