Becks in the house to support Red Bull's striker

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Max Verstappen will need all the support he can get in the Qatar Grand Prix after the Dutchman indulged in an own goal in qualifying by transgressing a set of double yellow flags.

The Red Bull charger has been demoted five positions on the grid, rendering his task of racing Lewis Hamilton very complicated.

But from one striker to the other, David Beckham offered his support to the current leader of the F1 world championship ahead of Sunday's battle, reminding him that, just as is the case on the soccer pitch, a change of fortunes can come out of the blue

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.