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Leclerc's Ferrari SF90 finds the perfect home

Last week, Charles Leclerc took delivery in Monaco of a priceless piece of memorabilia, his race winning Ferrari SF90, the very car that brought him his first two wins in F1 in 2019.

We suggested that Leclerc's cherished prancing horse would perhaps join H.S.H Prince of Monaco's private collection of gleaming classic and racing machines located on the Terrasses de Fontvieille.

And this will indeed be the SF90's enviable resting place for now, with Prince Albert and Charles Leclerc inaugurating on Tuesday the car's addition to the former's prestigious collection.

Unfortunately, the Prince's museum is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions but hopefully its doors will soon reopen.

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.