Race and classic pictures

Flash back to Ferrari's last pole in Mexico

Sebastian Vettel's achievement in qualifying yesterday marks the first time in forty-seven years that a Ferrari driver starts the Mexican GP from pole position.

The last member of the Scuderia to lead the field off the grid in Mexico City was Clay Regazzoni in 1970.

The Swiss driver was only in his fourth race with Ferrari, and followed up the performance with second place on race day, behind team mate and championship runner-up Jacky Ickx.

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.