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Alguersuari puts career on hold for health reasons

Former Toro Rosso F1 driver Jaime Alguersuari has been forced to put his racing career on a hold for an indefinite time pending the resolution of an unknown health issue.

The likeable 25-year-old Spaniard who raced in Formula 1 between 2009 and 2011 had found refuge this year in the burgeoning Formula E championship, racing for Virgin, but withdrew from the series when he fainted at the end of the Moscow ePrix in June.

Following a failed mandatory health test commanded by the FIA in such instance, Alguersuari had his license suspended by the governing body.

"During the month of July I underwent several tests for which there has not been a medical resolution and I am still waiting for the final diagnosis," says Alguersuari.

"For this reason I need to announce that, unfortunately, I will not be able to take part in the FIA Formula E Championship for the 2015/16 season with my team DS Virgin Racing."

Alguersuari will make an announcement about his future in September.

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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.