Schumacher fails to win German F4 title

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Mick Schumacher was beaten to the German Formula 4 title by Australian Joey Mawson in the final round of the series in Hockenheim.

Coming into the last race, Schumacher was trailing his rival by 39 points but Mawson secured the crown and put himslef out of reach by winning the first of the three races scheduled at the Hockenheim venue.

The 17-year-old son of Michael Schumacher, competing in his second season of single-seater racing, was forced to start 23rd after a scrutineering issue with his onboard fire extinguisher exclided the youngster from qualifying.

Schumacher made up an impressive 17 places in the race but fell short of keeping his tile hopes alive with Van Amersfoort's Mawson securing his ninth win of the season.

The German, who races for the Prema Powerteam, is still in contention however for the Italian F4 title when the final round takes place at Monza at the end of October.

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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.