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Nasr gets grid penalty for impeding Massa

Sauber driver Felipe Nasr was given a three-place grid penalty for impeding countryman Felipa Massa in today's Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying session.

The Williams drivers' afternoon was put into jeopardy when he found Nasr's Sauber moving slowly on the racing line at the end of Q1, which prompted feverish avoiding action.

Fortunately, both driver's made it into Q2 but Nasr, who ended the session 11th and was set to start 10th following Daniel Ricciardo's engine penalty, will now start 13th. The Brazilian was also handed two penalty points on his licence for the first time this season.

As a reminder, Valtteri Bottas was demoted to 7th from 4th on tomorrow's grid as a result of a red flag infringement on Friday.

REPORT: Rosberg takes fifth pole in a row by 0.078s

AS IT HAPPENED: Brazilian Grand Prix - qualifying

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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.