Helmut Marko among the legends of Le Mans

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Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko revived some great memories when he took part in the Le Mans Legends Parade yesterday at the Red Bull Ring.

The Austrian won Le Mans in 1971 and while his winning Porsche 917K remained in the museum in Stuttgart, he still enjoyed a few laps behind the wheel of the iconic car, trailed by this year's victors, Brendon Hartley and the #2 Porsche 919.

A nice trip down memory lane.

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.