Front wing change spells pitlane start for Stroll

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Lance Stroll will start this afternoon's Hungarian Grand Prix from the pitlane after Williams was forced to change the front wing of the Canadian's FW41 following his crash in qualifying yesterday.

Stroll damaged the front end of his car in Q2, hitting the barrier at Turn 9 during the session's wet and tricky conditions.

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Unfortunately, the lack of a spare component - Stroll was running a new-spec element - forced Williams to revert to the previous version of the front-wing, a change that entails a start from the pitlane.

Drivers who qualified behind the Canadian - who was due to start 15th - shall therefore gain a spot on the grid.

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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.