Zak takes the kids back to their roots

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Just a day after the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren boss Zak Brown organized a karting day for his drivers and himself, providing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with an opportunity to revisit their roots.

Despite the McLaren boss being a bit on the heavy side, Brown apparently acquitted himself well as he valiantly battled his light-weight chargers.

"Going back to our roots with a bit of karting," he wrote on social media. "I've maybe got a little bit of time to find, but I gave them a run for their money!"

If anything, it was a day of bonding and reflection, a chance to relive the humble beginnings that had led them all to the pinnacle of motorsport, to Formula 1.

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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.