Wehrlein to drive for Sauber on Tuesday!

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Pascal Wehrlein will be back behind the wheel when pre-season testing resumes at the Circuit de Catalunya tomorrow.

The Sauber driver was sidelined following a back injury sustained at last month's Race of Champions in Miami.

But the German's latest medical exam has provided him with an all-clear to resume his driving duties this week.

Ferrari reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi, who was drafted in by Sauber for last week's first round of pre-season testing, will remain on call in case Wehrlein's experiences any discomfort as he drives the team's new C36 challenger for the very first time.

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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.