Schumacher ruled out of qualifying after FP3 crash

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Mick Schumacher has been ruled out of this afternoon's Monaco GP qualifying after his car sustained heavy damage in a crash in FP3.

The Haas rookie lost control of his car on the exit of Casino Square, clouting the barriers on the left-hand side of the track and inflicting heavy damage on his VF-21 which cannot be repaired in time for qualifying.

The mishap was Schumacher's second contact with the wall, having brushed the barriers on Thursday at the end of FP2 when he ran wide at Massenet.

On Saturday, up until his mistake, Schumacher - who set the 14th fastest lap in FP3 - had enjoyed a relatively strong session, outpacing Haas teammate Nikita Mazepin for the first time this weekend.

But Schumacher's mistake and subsequent absence from qualifying will unfortunately ensure that the 22-year-old will start his first Monaco GP behind Mazepin and likely last on Sunday's grid.

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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.