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Red Bull in action at Silverstone but without Verstappen

Red Bull Racing is conducting a filming day today with its new-spec RB16, but only Alex Albon is on duty as UK quarantine rules compelled Max Verstappen to stay at home.

The Milton Keynes-based outfit is warming up at Silverstone ahead of next week's curtain-raiser in Austria, helping its crews to get acquainted with the COVID-19 protocols and the various procedures that will govern life in the garage for teams this summer.

Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari were able to run 2018 machines recently and enjoy unlimited mileage as the rules permit, while Red Bull was forced to use its second of two filming days available to teams during the year to put itself in gear as its old-spec RB14, powered by a Renault engine, could not be rolled out.

Racing Point and Scuderia AlphaTauri also undertook filming day tests with their current car.

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At Silverstone, only Alex Albon was up and running with Red Bull as the UK's mandatory 14-day quarantine measures would have forced Verstappen to enter the country two weeks ago and self-isolate before the test.

The Dutchman therefore agreed to remain at home at Monaco while his teammate put in the laps.

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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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