Where it all started for Ron Dennis

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It all started with Cooper back in 1966, when Ron Dennis joined the British team as a young 18-year-old mechanic.

It was all uphill from there, as Dennis moved on to Brabham before founding his own outfit, Rondel Racing along with colleague Neil Trundle, and then Project Four Racing on his own, an outfit which would eventually take over McLaren in 1980.

The curtain has now fallen on Dennis' racing life although many would argue that the conclusion occurred late last year when he was ousted as CEO from the McLaren technology Group

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.