When Ensign called upon the 'Ickx' factor

In 1977, Clay Regazzoni attempted an unlikely feat: to qualify for the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500 on the same weekend! The ploy failed unfortunately and as Indy took precedence, Ensign called on a visiting Jacky Ickx to take over the Swiss' ride the day before qualifying. Ickx ended his interim drive with a tenth-place finish in the Principality.

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.