When Collins answered Enzo Ferrari with a flawless win

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Peter Collins answered Enzo Ferrari's criticism in the best possible way by winning the British GP at Silverstone on this day in 1958.

Feeling he was losing his edge, Ferrari demoted Collins to its 'B' team in France, but fellow team mate Mike Hawthorn would have none of it, standing up for his mate and boldly telling the Commendatore that he was wrong.

Collins was reinstated at the next race in Silverstone and produced a flawless drive in the Scuderia's D246 to win by a comfortable margin from Hawthorn and Roy Salvadori's Cooper-Climax.

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.