The other legendary half of the Brabham story

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All Brabham cars started with 'BT', and this is the legendary Ron Tauranac, the 'T' in that designation, alongside David Brabham and his son, Sam, a racer in his own right today.

David, a winner at Le Mans who also raced in F1 with Brabham and Simtek, posted the picture on Twitter after visiting with the 92-year-old engineer and designer this week.

The Brabham family paid tribute to Tauranac's essential contribution to its extraordinary heritage.

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.