Race and classic pictures

Back when Rosberg raced in pink

Force India's stunning new pink livery has made quite an impression on the F1 community. We can't recall on all-cotton candy livery on a Grand Prix car, but we did find this picture of Keke Rosberg racing a Fred Opert Chevron in Formula Atlantic in 1978. The flying Finn was apparently sponsored by condom brand Excita back in the days when sex was safer than racing...

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.