Brown gets high with Blue Angels in Miami

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McLaren boss Zak Brown headed into the wild blue yonder in Florida on Thursday, crossing off from his bucket list a thrilling flight with one of the US Navy's Blue Angels.

Brown took to the skies with Lt Griffin Stangel onboard one of the demonstration squadron's Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets.

The exhilarating 45-minute flight included two full-speed rolls at approximately 400mph, loops, flying inverted and several high-G turns up to 7.4G.

"Off the chain!" commented Brown on social media. "Thanks to the totally awesome @BlueAngels for letting me ride along and pull some serious Gs - an unforgettable experience!"

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.