The only racer Senna ever really feared

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Lorenzo Patrese is following in the footsteps of his famous father, the 12-year-old currently learning his trade in the junior karting ranks.

Last weekend in Adria, father and son met up with one of Riccardo's most fierce rivals from his own karting days: the great Terry Fullerton.

The British racer and 1973 world karting champion was once described by Ayrton Senna as the driver he had the most satisfaction racing against. The two men were team mates in the Italian factory DAP squad in 1980.

Riccardo Patrese has fond memories of his own of Terry Fullerton.

"I knew Terry very well, I raced against him for many years," remembers the former F1 driver.

"He was world karting champion in 1973 and I beat him at Estoril in 1974 to win the championship. When Ayrton said that Terry was the strongest driver he raced against that made me proud because I raced against him and beat him. Ayrton was right that Terry was a fantastic driver."

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.