Ricciardo gets a few pointers from the boss

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Daniel Ricciardo made a pit stop in Detroit after last week's unveiling in New York of Red Bull's 2023 contender, the RB19.

Ricciardo dropped by the headquarters of future Red Bull engine partner Ford where he took to the manufacturer's test track in Michigan onboard an assortment of cars produced by the Blue Oval.

Among those was, a DJR Team Penske-built Gen2 Ford Mustang Supercar which is maintained and run at Ford for the pleasure of the company's CEO, Jim McFarley, a racer in his own right.

And the Ford boss was on hand to offer Ricciardo a few pointers when it was the Aussie's turn to saddle the big-bore machine.

"I've driven pretty much every Ford under the sun and just got out of this bad boy right here," said Ricciardo in a social media video for Ford Performance.

"Bit of Aussie in me. A little bit of a V8 Supercars here in Michigan – which is far from home, but I felt at home in it.

"It was a lot of fun. A big thanks to Ford for having me out here."

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.