Sirotkin gets Formula E test with Mahindra

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Former Williams driver Sergey Sirotkin will test with Formula E team Mahindra at the series' rookie test scheduled to take place in Marrakech later this month.

Sirotkin completed his maiden season of F1 racing with Williams in 2018 but lost out to Robert Kubica in his bid to remain with the Grove-based outfit for this season.

The 23-year-old lamented his exit and expressed his determination to return to Grand Prix racing in the future. Sirotkin is also expected to join SMP Racing's LMP1 line-up for a handful of outings in 2019.

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"Formula E is now one of the most rapidly developing championships,' said Sirotkin.

"The competition here is at a very high level. More manufacturers are entering the series as they are confident that electric cars have strong future potential.

'More technical solutions appear in these cars and they are progressing rapidly.

"I drove a Formula E car in 2016 but now the car generation has changed it will be interesting to try the difference. I’m looking forward for this great experience with Mahindra Racing."

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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.