Williams regroups for a moment of silence

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Williams is no longer owned by its founding family, but at its core the team remains F1's most British outfit and among the sport's royalty.

It was therefore only fitting for the outfit's troops to pay their respects to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip on Saturday at Imola as the Duke of Edinburgh was put to rest back home.

Aston Martin and Alpine, whose teams are also anchored in Briton, also observed a moment of silence on Saturday.

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.