After a five-year hiatus, the roar of Formula 1 engines returns to Shanghai!

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Thursday's media day and build-up to this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, from bustling pit lanes and team preparations  to paddock festivities.

Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren rides the circuit with the team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - track detail. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB plays basketball in the paddock. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Ayao Komatsu (JPN) Haas F1 Team Principal with Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jack Doohan (AUS) Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver plays basketball in the paddock. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB with the media. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team plays basketball in the paddock. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team plays basketball in the paddock. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas F1 Team with mechanics underneath the Haas VF-24. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren and Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber and Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber and Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren; Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari; Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team; Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber; Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team; and Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas F1 Team, in the FIA Press Conference. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - pit lane. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Mercedes FIA Safety Car and Mercedes FIA Medical Car. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - flags. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing RB20 being prepared. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Dave Robson (GBR) Williams Racing Head of Vehicle Performance. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team plays basketball in the paddock. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Peter Crolla (GBR) Haas F1 Team Team Manager. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Dave Redding (GBR) Williams Racing Team Manager. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
The helmet of George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team plays basketball in the paddock. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber - hair. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sauber C44 of Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber pushed down the pit lane. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Chinese flag and the moon. 18.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

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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.

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