Gutierrez will charge on in Formula E

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Esteban Gutierrez announced in Mexico City today that he will be making his Formula E debut in his country's round scheduled later this year on April 1.

The 25-year-old Mexican lost his seat at Haas to Kevin Magnussen and was looking to remain at the pinnacle of motorsport.

But with options drying up, he appears to be steering his career, at least for now, towards the burgeoning all-electric series.

Gutierrez did not specify which team he would be racing for but he could be joining Jay Penske's Future Dragon Racing outfit in place of Loic Duval.

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It is unsure whether the former Sauber and Haas driver could eventually enter the Buenos Aires event, the third round of the series which will take place on February 18.

The addition of another Formula 1 racer to the series managed by FE boss Alejandro Agag will likely boost its prospects as the category slowly but surely gains momentum.

As a reminder, last October Mercedes announced that it had taken an option to enter Formula E in its fifth season, in 2018/19.

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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.