Famous Ferrari folk assemble in Maranello

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It was an unforgettable day in Maranello yesterday, as Ferrari staged its 70th anniversary 'Rosso 70' show in front of a captivated audience of 4,000-plus guests.

Many Scuderia legends, past and present, were on hand for the two-day event. Among them a renowned group of familiar F1 faces which included Jean Alesi, Sebastian Vettel, Jean Todt, Chase Carey and Maurizio Arrivabene.

The day kicked off with the largest single-make auction ever held, with 35 Prancing Horse cars going under the hammer, one of which, a special 70th anniversary LaFerrari Aperta, was sold for a stunning $10,043,000, with all proceeds donated to the Save the Children charitable organization!

The evening's extravaganza featured a voyage through the life and vision of Enzo Ferrari, an homage to the Scuderia's champions through the years, and a moving video tribute to the great Michael Schumacher.

The show concluded with a spectacular virtual pit-stop featuring driver Marc Gené in a Ferrari Formula 1 car, and a thrilling display by dancers, acrobats and percussionists who accompanied the clients to the Jamiroquai concert that closed the evening.

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.