FIA stewards confirm grid penalties for McLaren drivers

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Hardly a scoop but the FIA stewards officially notified McLaren that both Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne have been handed a 15-place grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Both McLaren-Honda cars' power unit have received a sixth turbocharger and MGU-H element, a move which exceeds the authorised allocation limited to four components for the season.

Barring any penalties inflicted to their rivals, it is likely that both drivers will line up side-by-side on Sunday's grid in Baku.

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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.