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Pawsome pup crashes Aston Martin's party!

They say that every dog has its day, and one mischievous pup from the Canadian GP's security staff enjoyed its finest moment after last Sunday's race.

While the team reveled in Fernando Alonso's incredible second-place finish in Montreal, the furry bandit couldn't resist the lure of the limelight.

Nonchalantly perched on its hind legs amidst the astonished racers, the friendly German Shepherd and unexpected mascot stole the show as a wave of joy and laughter rolled through Aston's crews.

It was a pawsitively jubilous moment!

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.