Hamilton would love a New York night race

Lewis Hamilton is backing Formula 1's plans to add another US race on the calendar and would love the second venue to be New York City.

The Formula One Group CEO Chase Carey reiterated recently his ambition of organizing a second race in America in addition to the event staged at The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

"We have a great partnership with the circuit in Austin," he said,

"But we believe we can add a race in a 'destination city', as I call it. I'm talking about New York, Miami, Los Angeles or Las Vegas."

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The Big Apple definitely has the favors of Lewis Hamilton.

"In New York it would be really cool," the triple world champion said in Russia.

"We definitely need two grands prix in the US. It would be incredible -- it's a stunning city. New Jersey would be a great backdrop for the grand prix.

"Whether it's a night race, I think even the day it would be good, or the evening as the sunsets are stunning and with New York in the background it would be so cool."

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.