It's Leclerc week as birthday brothers rejoice!

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One day they may follow each other on the track, but on the October birthday docket, Arthur Leclerc precedes big brother Charles by just two days.

Arthur celebrated his 21st year on Thursday while Charles was born on this day 24 years ago.

Who knows what the future holds, but it's not too farfetched to imagine that the siblings may one day commemorate their natal day on the same F1 race weekend.

If that happens, it'll be quite a mad dash down to the first corner for the Leclerc chargers!

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.