Vettel and Schumacher converge on equality and diversity

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'Science is real. Black lives matter. No human is illegal. Love is love. Women’s rights are human rights. Kindness is everything.'

In Bahrain, Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher shared the same message on their T-shirts promoting diversity during Sunday's pre-race moment, during which both drivers took a knee.

Earlier this year, addressing Schumacher's promotion to Formula 1, the four-time world champion urged the son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher to "follow his own way" in his career, although Vettel insisted, he would be on hand to help Mick just as his father had supported his efforts early on in F1.

Evidently, the complicity between Mick and Vettel extends beyond racing as the pair embrace the values of equality and diversity.

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.