Vasseur tipped for Sauber team principal role

ART Grand Prix boss Frédéric Vasseur is apparently leading Sauber's short list of potential team bosses following the departure of Monisha Kaltenborn.

The Swiss outfit parted ways with Kaltenborn earlier this week, citing a divergence of views over the team's future.

Vasseur, who led Renault's works return to F1 last year before leaving following a clash with Renault Sport F1 chief Cyril Abiteboul, was spotted at Sauber's Hinwill headquarters on Thursday, fueling speculation that he is set to join the Swiss team.

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Other potential team principals allegedly under consideration at Sauber include former Manor men Dave Ryan and Graeme Lowdon as well as former McLaren CEO Jost Capito.

Should he accept the Sauber role, Vasseur would once again be forced to delegate responsibilities at ART which competes in F2 and F3.

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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.