Chambers soars to first F1 Academy victory

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Haas junior Chloe Chambers brought an end in Barcelona on Sunday to Abbi Pulling’s four-race winning streak in the F1 Academy championship.

It was the 20-year-old American’s first win in the all-female series, and a triumph the Campos Racing charger sealed in dominant fashion.

Chambers snatched the lead from Pulling at the start and never looked back. She drove away comfortably, securing the win by a commanding margin of over six seconds over her Alpine rival, with Hamda Al Qubaisi completing the podium.

Pulling’s win on Saturday coupled with her runner-up sport on Sunday has allowed the Briton to extend her lead in the championship to 147 points, with Mercedes protégé Dorian Pin and Chambers second and third in the standings with 81 points each.

The F1 Academy’s next round will take place at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort at the end of August.

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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.