When Edmund stepped out of Schumacher's shadow

On this day in 1999, Eddie Irvine won the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, his first triumph for Ferrari and in F1.

Edmund's luck that day was two-fold however. Scuderia leader Michael Schumacher had to start from the back of the grid while both McLarens ahead of him retired, gifting the Irishman his maiden win.

Irvine was followed over the line by Jordan's Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Williams' Ralf Schumacher.2020

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.