Race and classic pictures

A special lid depicting Leclerc's special journey

Charles Leclerc unveiled this weekend at Paul Ricard a superb special helmet that pays a heartfelt tribute to his two late mentors: his father Hervé and his surrogate big brother Jules Bianchi.

Both are sorely missed by the Ferrari driver who relied on their support and guidance to advance on his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Leclerc's lid features a patchwork of pictures depicting is early days in the sport, when Hervé Leclerc and Jules Bianchi were ever-present alongside the young hopeful to spur him on through the ranks of karting and through his formative years in single-seater racing.

Today, there is no doubt that both Hervé and Jules are looking down at Charles from the heavens with an immense sense of pride.

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.

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