The president gets the royal tour at Maranello

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem was in Maranello on Friday where the FIA president was given the royal tour of Ferrari's headquarters, factory and museum.

In a post on Twitter, Ben Sulayem thanked Ferrari's top brass - including chairman John Elkann, vice chairman Piero Ferrari, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna and Scuderia boss Mattia Binotto - for its welcome and "fruitful discussions".

Mention of the latter inevitably triggered all sorts of insinuations and conspiracy theories from the Twitterati.

Nothing to see here folks, it's just part of the perks of the job!

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.