A sunset coming together for the Leclerc family

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Drivers have taken off for various sunny destinations for F1's summer break, most with their entourage or other half in tow.

Charles Leclerc jetted off to the fashionable island of Mykonos on the Aegan Sea where the Ferrari driver is sharing his refreshing break with his tight-knit family.

Charles often crosses path on race weekends with his brother Arthur who races in the FIA Formula 3 Championship while older sibling Lorenzo, who looks after the Scuderia charger's affairs, is a frequent visitor to the paddock.

In Mykonos, the protective trio came together around their mother, Pascale, who was delighted to share an all too rare moment of togetherness with her three sons.

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.