Kimi Raikkonen's race engineer leaves Ferrari

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Race engineer David Greenwood, who had been working closely with Kimi Raikkonen for the last few season at Ferrari, has left the Italian team.

The British engineer joined the Scuderia back in 2015 and has cited personal reasons for his decision to move on.

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Ferrari has has not yet revealed who may replace Greenwood or work alongside Raikkonen in 2018, but with pre-season testing just six weeks away an announcement should be forthcoming.

Furthermore, it is believed Greenwood could accept a role with Manor Racing as the British outfit ramps up its WEC programme in the LMP1 category with its Ginetta prototype.

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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.