Today they race for you, Frank

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Tributes have been pouring all week for Sir Frank Williams who sadly passed away at 79 last Sunday.

In Jeddah, all teams have added on their cars an homage to F1's legendary team owner, displaying a memorial logo based on the original 'Frank Williams' emblem that appeared on Sir Frank's own cars in the late sixties.

But a book of remembrance is also present in the Williams hospitality unit at Jeddah, and all weekend, it's been a steady flow of kind words and signatures from members of the F1 community.

Valtteri Bottas, who made his F1 debut with Williams in 2013 and raced for four seasons for the Grove-based outfit, naturally popped in write a special tribute in memory of his former boss.

"Today we race for you, Frank".

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.