Formula 1 moves on to motorsport's Temple of Speed this weekend, where the local frenzy is often equaled by the thrills and spills that happen on the track.

Check out our pictures from Thursday's preparations for the Italian GP at Monza, round 16 of the 2022 F1 World Championship.

Ferrari F1-75 engine cover - 75th anniversary yellow. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari F1-75 rear wing. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing walks the circuit. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team rides the circuit. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari F1-75 rear wing. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing with Xavi Martos (ESP) Red Bull Racing F1 Team Physio. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA), Alpine F1 Team 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track Atmosphere atmosphere 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pits atmosphere 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track Atmosphere 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Track Atmosphere 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Aston Martin FIA Safety Car. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nyck de Vries (NLD) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22 Test Driver. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren - badger 'tattoo'. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari and Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), McLaren F1 Team 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), McLaren F1 Team 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP), Alpine F1 Team 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER), Aston Martin F1 Team 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 08.09.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / 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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