Daruvala set for third test with McLaren at Ricard

Jehan Daruvala will be in action this week with McLaren at the Circuit Paul Ricard where the Formula 2 charger will enjoy his third F1 test with the Woking-based outfit.

Daruvala, who current sits fifth in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, tested twice with McLaren last summer, at Silverstone and in Portugal, at Portimao.

The Indian driver is supported by Red Bull, but it's believed that his outings with McLaren are part of a private test programme set up with the team to help further his personal development.

As part of its 2022 Testing of Previous Cars evaluation programme, McLaren also ran IndyCar chargers Pato O'Ward, Colton Herta and Alex Palou in separate tests this year.

Herta enjoyed his maiden F1 test at Portimao back in July while O'Ward and Palou were given mileage earlier this month at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.

Daruvala, who competes with Prema Racing in F2, scored his first win of the season in the junior series' feature race at Monza.

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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.