You always remember your first day in red

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Red is a color commonly associated with passion and love, and Carlos Sainz likely felt an abundance of both as he visited his new Ferrari team in Maranello for the time on Friday.

Donned in red, the Scuderia's new charger posed for a family pic with team boss Mattia Binotto and teammate Charles Leclerc before he was introduced to members of the crew he'll be working with next season, also undergoing his first seat fitting.

Forza Carlito!

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.