McLaren boss Zak Brown tests positive for Covid-19!

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McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown will unfortunately witness this weekend's British Grand Prix on TV, from the confines of his home after the American tested positive for Covid-19.

McLaren issued a statement in which it announced that three team members, including Brown had tested positive for the coronavirus "during the team’s rigorous testing programme before the British Grand Prix. Neither of our drivers are close contacts".

"All three cases are unconnected and now isolating in accordance with government guidelines," stated McLaren. "The team’s operations for the British Grand Prix are unaffected."

While the team's operations won't be impacted, Brown's absence from McLaren's home race is obviously untimely, with the American now unable to conduct any business at Silverstone over the weekend, or much less support the Woking-based outfit's efforts on site.

Furthermore, Brown was also due to run some demo laps this weekend onboard Mario Andretti's championship winning Lotus 79 during the 'Historic Cars – 70th Anniversary Demonstration' events scheduled on Saturday and Sunday.

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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.