Carlos Alcaraz drops by the F1 paddock in Bahrain

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Tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz dropped by the Bahrain F1 paddock on Thursday to catch up with his fellow Spaniards Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz.

Fresh off his sensational Australian Open triumph, where he became the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam, Alcaraz took time out from preparing for next week’s Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha to soak up some Formula 1 action.

A longtime motorsport fan, the 22-year-old posed for photos with both drivers as they shared a few laughs and a glimpse of Spain’s sporting talent colliding on the global stage.

With Alonso and Sainz aiming for strong starts in Melbourne, and Alcaraz continuing his charge at the top of tennis, it was a meeting of champions - proving that whether on the track or the court, Spain knows how to make an entrance.

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.