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Spain's fastest kick off pre-season preparations

After a few weeks of rest, fun and play, it's back to the grind for those who ambition to shine this season, regardless of their field of expertise.

After visiting his father on the Dakar – and nearly getting him penalized – Carlos Sainz laced up his trainers and got down to business.

But because two people are more fun than one when training, the 2022 British Grand Prix winner met up on site with his MotoGP counterpart Marc Marquez.

Sainz is aiming this season to add more wins to his track record while the Repsol Honda rider, who turns 30 this year, is now part of motorcycle racing's old guard.

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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.