Gasly not guaranteed Austin start with Toro Rosso

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Pierre Gasly's presence at the upcoming US Grand Prix in Austin still isn't guaranteed as Honda pushes for the Red Bull junior to race in the finale the Super Formula series in Japan.

Carlos Sainz premature move from the Faenza-based outfit to Renault, which was announced yesterday, has compelled Toro Rosso to bring back Dany Kvyat for the US race, with Gasly the obvious choice as team mate.

Toro Rosso confirms Gasly and Kvyat for Austin

Rumors have started to circle in Suzuka however that Honda is determined to have Gasly finish the season in Japan where he is in the running for the Super Formula finale.

Red Bull's Helmut Marko has stated that "winning Japanese Super Formula is important for Honda."

He has not given any indication however who could possibly race alongside Kvyat should Gasly remain in Japan in two weeks.

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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.