UltraSoft compound leads Austria tyre choices

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Pirelli released each driver's preferred allocation of tyre for next week's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.

Unsurprisingly, the manufacturer's UltraSoft compound is a widespread choice among the drivers which each choosing at least seven sets of the purple-rimmed rubber.

The other available compounds are the yellow-marked Softs and red SuperSoft tyres.

One noticeable difference between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton, the men currently leading the fight for the title, is the Ferrari driver's slightly more conservative approach with five sets of SuperSofts compared to his rival's choice of only three.

Force India and McLaren however are going on the attack with ten sets of the UltraSoft compound allocated to each one of their drivers.

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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.