Alesi takes maiden GP3 win at Silverstone

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One week after securing his first podium in Austria, Giuliano Alesi collected his maiden win in the GP3 series race on Sunday at Silverstone.

The French hopeful, whose father, former Scuderia stalwart Jean Alesi, was on hand to support his son, along with a multitude of Ferrari personnel, resisted race-long pressure from Jack Aitken.

Pole sitter Dorian Boccolacci failed to take up his position at the head of the grid, leaving Alesi alone at the front to take command when the lights went out and never look back despite Aitken snapping at his heels.

Needless to say, the Alesi father and son combo was ecstatic at the end of the race. Even Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene came over to enjoy the podium ceremony.

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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.