Because Ferrari drivers stick to their own!

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Alain Prost is no longer involved in F1 as a director of the Alpine team but the four-time world champion paid the paddock a visit this weekend at Paul Ricard.

A three-time winner of his home race at Le Castellet, Prost's first port of call these days is Ferrari for which the Frenchman raced for two seasons, in 1990 and 1991.

On Saturday, he met up with another frequent visitor to the paddock, his former Scuderia teammate Jean Alesi, the pair coming together in the Italian outfit's garage to witness Charles Leclerc's run to pole position in qualifying.

Because Ferrari drivers – past and present – stick to their own!

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.