Leclerc revs up the Yankees in New York

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Charles Leclerc went from pits to pitch on Tuesday when he stepped onto the mound at Yankee Stadium in New York.

The Ferrari driver was invited by the Yankees to throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the local team's game against the Oakland Athletics.

While the crowd was expecting a fast ball from the F1 speedster, the Monegasque's pitching prowess had a leisurely pace that even a Ferrari driver could appreciate.

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.