Norris goes back to his roots with LN Racing Kart

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He's one the brightest talents in Formula 1 who came close to winning his maiden Grand Prix last weekend in Russia, but at just 21, Lando Norris is already giving back to the sport.

It's been seven years since the McLaren driver became the youngest ever karting world champion when he won the 2014 CIK-FIA KF World Championship at the wheel of an OTK FA Kart – with the 'FA' standing for Fernando Alonso!

Seven years on, Norris has teamed up with Original Tony Kart to launch his own 'LN' Racing Kart which displays the color and graphics of the young F1 driver's helmet.

"Karting is where it all started for me," tweeted Norris. "I won my first world championship on OTK’s FA Racing Kart and I can’t wait for the day when someone wins their first championship on the LN Racing Kart.

"Bring on the future talent! Let’s do this @LNRacingKart, OTK & RFM."

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.