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F1i Driver Ratings for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin (DNF) – NA/10

An absolute ghost of a weekend for the Canadian, though he did secure a rare Saturday victory by out-qualifying his legendary teammate. Sadly, his Sunday joy lasted only a handful of laps before his gearbox decided it had seen enough. Hard to rate a race that barely started, through no real fault of his own.

Valtteri Bottas, Kick Sauber (DNF) – NA/10

After a brake failure disrupted his practice on Saturday, Sunday brought more technical gremlins. The team pulled him into the garage after just 15 laps as a "precautionary" measure. Much like his teammate's day, it was far too brief to fairly critique, allowing Bottas to escape the scorer's pad this weekend.

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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.