Race and classic pictures

Vettel cleans up the split ends ahead of fresh start

Tony Bennett once left his heart in San Francisco, but Sebastian Vettel apparently left a few strands of hair in Maranello.

The German driver recently underwent a seat fitting with his new team Aston Martin, and the pictures reveal a new lean, bare look for the four-time world champion.

Many a driver would have likely pulled out a few hairs during a campaign as difficult as the one endured by Vettel last year with Ferrari.

Or maybe the 33-year-old decided to get rid of a few split ends before opening a new chapter in his racing life.

As they say, anyone can be confident with a full head of hair, but a confident bald man – there’s your diamond in the rough!

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.