Happy Birthday to Heinz-Harald Frentzen

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Three-time Grand Prix winner Heinz Harald Frentzen reaches the half-century mark today.

The German driver enjoyed a decade in Formula 1, starting his career with Sauber-Mercedes in 1994 before moving to Williams in 1997 where he finished runner-up to team mate Jacques Villeneuve in the world championship that year.

Frentzen's spell at Jordan produced two wins in 1999 but his momentum progressively declined thereafter. 'HH' came full circle in 2003 when he concluded his stint in F1 with another year with Sauber.

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.