Leclerc and Sainz enjoy a debrief with Chef Massimo

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Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were on hand yesterday in Maranello to celebrate the start of a new era for the Cavallino, the legendary restaurant that holds a special place in Ferrari history.

The historic venue where Enzo Ferrari would regularly lunch and discourse with his engineers and drivers, or lambast the Italian press on post-race Mondays, re-opened last month after a major renovation.

Now at the helm of the Ristorante Cavallino, multi award-winning chef Massimo Bottura has concocted a menu that brings "a new perspective and a new way to bring Modenese cooking to life."

Whether he was giving Charles and Carlos his two cents on track limits yesterday, or explaining the secret sauce that accompanies Modena's traditional Cotechino in Galera, the Scuderia chargers were obviously hanging on Chef Massimo's every word!

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.