¡Que viva México y la Formula 1!

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Formula 1's return to Mexico City after a two-year hiatus, and Sergio Perez's homecoming, produced a colorful and sizzling full house at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez last weekend.

The country's passionate fans who were starved of F1 action last year due to the Covid pandemic converged in droves to a venue that has become one of the most popular races on the sport's calendar.

The insatiable crowd's favourite son didn't win, but they were just as thrilled with the next best thing: a podium for Checo and a victory for his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen.

The race's promoters hold a contract that runs until the end of 2022, and despite the growing global demand for Formula 1, Liberty Media would be remiss not to return to Mexico City after next year and capitalize on the event's extraordinary momentum.

But rest assured F1 afficionados, your man Checo won't let that happen…

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.