Force India to raise £250,000 for Breast Cancer Care

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Sahara Force India are are launching a fundraiser for their official partners, Breast Cancer Care, with the aim of raising £250,000 for the charity.

In the run-up to the British Grand Prix, Sahara Force India factory personnel will be wearing pink in their Silverstone headquarters, with trackside staff wearing the recognisable pink ribbon instead when at work on the VJM10.

Donation collection points have been set up in the team's locations in Silverstone and Brackley, and all fans of the team are invited to contribute to this important cause on the new JustGiving page.

Force India will also be sharing real stories of people affected by breast cancer, in order to raise awareness of the work done by Breast Cancer Care, and to reach more people affected by this disease faster.

Here's a link to the JustGiving page

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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.