It seems like it was just a few days ago that F1 was racing at the Red Bull Ring. Oh wait!

Teams and drivers are gearing up for a second round of racing at Spielberg, but under the banner of the 'Styrian Grand Prix'.

Check out the pictures from Thursday's build up.

Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Renault F1 Team RS20. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing and Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren has lunch. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren and team mate Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren play football on the start / finish straight. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35 walks the circuit with the team. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren walks the circuit. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren walks the circuit with the team. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
(L to R): Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with team mate Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1; Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1; Bradley Lord (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Communications Manager. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team with team mate Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Rachel Brookes (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Reporter with Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) Professional Cyclist with her boyfriend Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 09.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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.

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