Whether it's on the track or on the chess board, every move must have a purpose, as both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz know all too well.

The Ferrari pair forms one of the most intriguing - and talented - line-ups of the 2021 season, and speculation is ramping up over how the rivalry will pan out.

Will Leclerc sustain the upper hand he enjoyed over Sebastian Vettel last season, or will Sainz swiftly get up to speed and challenge the Scuderia's favourite son?

The teammates began their thrilling rivalry with a game of chess on their way to Bahrain, and Sainz apparently had no inhibitions about attacking the opposing King.

A sign of things to come?

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.

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