F1 drivers beat Ranieri's All Stars in Monaco charity match

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The two-decade tradition which precedes the Monaco Grand Prix weekend saw Captain Fernando Alonso and his troops defeat Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri's All Stars in yesterday's charity football match.

Alonso, Spanish GP victor Max Verstappen and Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz were among the F1 stars who appeared at Monaco's Stade Louis II to confront an all-star line-up coached by the familiar face of Claudio Ranieri, who led Leicester to a stunning Premier League triumph.

The drivers were quick in action and about as crafty on the pitch as they are in a racing car as they defeated their opponents, led by Captain Prince Albert of Monaco, 3-1.

Truth be told however that the drivers' team did get a bit of a helping hand - or rather foot - from French legends Emmanuel Petit and William Gallas.

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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.