Max drops in on sponsor Frits van Eerd in Monaco

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Max Verstappen was an interested onlooker on Sunday in Monaco, the Red Bull driver taking in the atmosphere of the Principality's Historic Grand Prix and dropping in on sponsor and F1 historic racer Frits van Eerd.

Van Eerd, the owner of Holland’s Jumbo supermarket chain, took part in the G Series event for F1 cars manufactured between 1977 and 1980 onboard his Fittipaldi F7.

However, if last weekend's Emilia Romagna GP winner offered his friend and sponsor a few pointers, van Eerd didn't have time to put them to good use, having retired his car after just two laps in the race.

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.