Maserati and Guenther enjoy flying start in Valencia

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Maximilian Guenther and Maserati topped the timesheet on Tuesday at the end of the first day of Formula E's official pre-season test in Valencia.

Guenther was quickest in both the morning and afternoon sessions, the Maserati MSG Racing charger concluding the day with a marginal 0.041s edge over Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein.

The Maserati name will return to single seater racing next year for the first time since 1960, with Guenter and teammate Edoarto Mortara entrusted with reviving the legendary brand's aura in motorsport.

Testing at Valencia will continue today and on Friday, with the first round of the 2023 ABB Formula E World championship taking place in Mexico City on January 14.

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.