City of Nice to unveil 'Jules Bianchi Street'

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The French city of Nice on the Riviera will honor the memory of Jules Bianchi by unveiling a street named after the deceased Formula 1 driver.

Jules succumbed in July 2015 to the horrendous head injuries he suffered after a high-speed crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, when the Marussia driver lost control on the rain-soaked track and collided with a recovery vehicle.

Nice mayor Philippe Pradal and Metropole president Christian Estrosi announced that a street ceremony shall take place in Nice next Monday, January 23.

The family of Jules Bianchi have taking legal action against the FIA and the Formula One Group of companies following their son's death the family lawyesr say was "avoidable".

Bianchi's death was the first resulting from an F1 accident since that of Ayrton Senna in the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.

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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.