Channel 4 will be 'live from Monaco'!

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British broadcaster Channel 4 will offer fans access to live coverage of this year's Monaco Grand Prix!

It will actually be the first time since 2012 that British F1 fans who only have terrestrial coverage will be able to enjoy the thrilling race in the Principality live.

In its dealings with FOM however, Channel 4 was forced to concede its live coverage of Monza and Brazil, while Bahrain, the third race of the season will the first event offered live to viewers this year.

In total, Channel 4 and its expert commentary team - which will once again include David Coulthard, Eddie Jordan and Mark Webber - will offer ten live races: Bahrain, Russia, Monaco, Azerbaijan, Great Britain, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Austin and Abu Dhabi.

The broadcaster will of course provide delayed highlights of the rest of the races on the F1 calendar

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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.