Magnussen hit with grid penalty after gearbox change

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Haas' Kevin Magnussen will be demoted five spots on Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix grid following a gearbox change on the Dane's car.

Haas discovered a suspicious oil leak in the transmission of Magnussen's VF-19 in Saturday's final free practice session, with a further investigation leaving no other choice for the US outfit but to replace the car's gearbox.

Sainz and Albon hit with grid penalties in Austria

Magnussen will subsequently start his race five positions lower than where he qualifies this afternoon.

The Dane joins McLaren's Carlos Sainz, Toro Rosso's Alex Albon and Renault's Nico Hulkenberg in the list of drivers hit by grid penalties this weekend.

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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.