Celis gets FP1 sessions with Force India

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Force India junior Alfonso Celis Jr will become the Silverstone-based outfit's third pink panther this season as the young Mexican has handed two FP1 outings in Austria and Hungary.

The 20-year-old, who last ran with Force India at F1's two-day in-season test at Bahrain in April, will replace Sergio Perez next week at Spielberg while Esteban Ocon will sit on the sidelines at the Hungaroring.

Celis is racing this year in the Formula V8 3.5 series with Fortec Motorsports and has one win under his belt so far.

The young charger enjoyed a double-podium finish at Aragon last weekend, putting him in the fight for the title.

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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.