Wolff on a roll - fractures elbow in mountain bike spill!

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Toto Wolff suffered a rocky start to his summer break, with the Mercedes F1 team boss taking a tumble and fracturing his left elbow following a mountain bike spill in Austria.

Susie Wolff revealed the mishap in a post on social that included pictures of the couple's holiday in the Austrian mountains with their son Jack.

While the 51-year-old was seen sporting a full-length cast on his left arm, there were no mentions of any specific complications, which should ensure that Wolff enjoys a speedy recovery during the remaining two weeks of F1's summer slumber.

©Instagram/SusieWolff

In the past, the holidays have occasionally been a risky period for a few prominent F1 figures. In August 2021, Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey also took a spill while out cycling in Croatia.

But it was a nasty tumble for the Briton who suffered multiple skull fractures that required a proper craniotomy, which kept him away from the Red Bull pitwall for a few races at a crucial time for the Milton Keynes-based outfit.

In the future, F1's notables might want to consider sticking to four wheels while on holiday.

Meanwhile Susie Wolff's post on Instagram also featured a picture of the managing director of the F1 Academy all suited and booted and briefing her son ahead of the pair heading out on track for a karting session.

Because mummy knows best…

©Instagram/SusieWolff

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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.