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70th Anniversary GP: Thursday's build-up in pictures

After last weekend's frantic British Grand Prix and its dramatic ending, it's on to a second round of racing at Silverstone that will commemorate the 70th anniversary of Formula 1.

Here's is our first batch of pictures from this weekend's 70th Anniversary GP, the fifth round of the 2020 F1 world championship.

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - murial of British F1 World Champions. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - hand sanitiser. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Claire Williams (GBR) Williams Racing Deputy Team Principal. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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
Red Bull Racing mechanics at scrutineering. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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 and Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with the Hawthorn Trophy. 06.08.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 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
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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