For its traditional atmosphere and its challenging track, Hockenheim has always been a favourite for everyone in the Formula 1 paddock.

After a one-year absence from the calendar, the venue is back and ready to host a thrilling weekend of racing. Here is our collection of pictures form Thursday's build-up to the 2018 German Grand Prix.

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Williams. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
F1 Esports in the F1 FanZone. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team with Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 and Rosanna Tennant (GBR) F1 Presenter in the F1 FanZone. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 in the F1 FanZone. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team with Rosanna Tennant (GBR) F1 Presenter and Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 in the F1 FanZone. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari and Mercedes logos. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerbs. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track painting. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Start light gantry. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Hockenheimring sign. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Mercedes Hot Laps car. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team with the media. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - start / finish line. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Memorial to Jim Clark. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team rides the circuit. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team rides the circuit. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Williams runs the circuit with the team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - painting the circuit. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL) McLaren runs the circuit. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL) McLaren runs the circuit. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Memorial to Jim Clark. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Renault Sport F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Marcus Ericsson (SWE) Sauber F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari engineer feels the asphalt. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (FRA) Sauber F1 Team 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Scuderia Ferrari 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Scuderia Ferrari 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Brendon Hartley (NZ) Scuderia Toro Rosso 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team (Right) with Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Brendon Hartley (NZL) Scuderia Toro Rosso in the FIA Press Conference. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Cyril Abiteboul (FRA) Renault Sport F1 Managing Director. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Honda truck in the paddock. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Haas F1 Team fans in the pits. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Renault Sport F1 Team motorhome. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari and Mercedes logos. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Renault Sport F1 Team RS18. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari signs autographs for the fans. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari fans. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team with fans. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Pirelli show tyres. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 and team mate Esteban Ocon (FRA) Sahara Force India F1 Team play football in the paddock. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H nosecone. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - fans in the pit lane. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team with Norbert Vettel (GER). 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Schaber / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team - bobble head, with Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team - bobble head. 19.07.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
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.

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