Just a couple of old warriors talking shop

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Rivals from a bygone era, Niki Lauda and Keke Rosberg met up yesterday at the Circuit de Catalunya.

The 1982 World Champion is a regular visitor to pre-season testing, where he enjoys the laid back atmosphere void of all the over-populated flashiness surrounding a proper Grand Prix weekend.

Thirty Grand Prix wins and four titles between these two, by the way. And likely an amazing collection of war stories...

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.