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When in doubt, Leclerc dives it out

After a splashy start to his season with a triumphant home win in Monaco, Charles Leclerc has struggled to keep his head above the water amid Ferrari’s downturn in performance.

Like his colleagues, the Monegasque’s welcomed summer break is now in full swing, and he kicked off his holidays with a perfect plunge off the high dive at the Monte Carlo Beach Club.

While his season might be a washout s far, Leclerc’s diving skills are making waves.

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.

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