Motorsport pays tribute to Nelson Piquet

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An emotional Nelson Piquet took to the Autosport Awards stage at the Grosvenor House on Sunday evening to receive a prestigious Gregor Grant Award.

The three-time world champion was celebrated for his contribution to motorsport and presented with the coveted award by legendary designer Gordon Murray, Piquet's partner in crime at Brabham during the Brazilian's golden years with Bernie Ecclestone's team.

"The time I had in motor racing was fantastic," said Piquet.

"To learn and work with a team was the most important thing. It's much easier to race than to see your son racing!"

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.