Alfa Romeo keeping 2022 livery under wraps for now

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The Alfa Romeo F1 team rolled out its new C42 car in a camo, marble-inspired testing livery in Barcelona on Wednesday morning, the Swiss outfit keeping its traditional dark red and white colours under wraps for now.

Alfa shook down its new contender last week in Fiorano but began in earnest its preparations for 2022 at the Circuit de Catalunya along with its F1 rivals.

F1 pre-season testing: Driver line-ups for Barcelona

Reserve driver Robert Kubica, a man often praised for his technical feedback, kicked off his team's testing program, the Polish driver sporting a camo helmet design that blended in with his car's livery.

Kubica will be followed this afternoon by the Hinwil squad's new recruit, former Mercedes charger and ten-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas.

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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.