The last woman to attempt to qualify for a Grand Prix

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For the third time in succession, Giovanna Amati failed to qualify for an F1 Grand Prix on this day in 1992.

The Italian racer could not get her Brabham up to speed in Brazil, ending up over 10 seconds from Nigel Mansell's pole position for Williams, and almost five seconds from her team mate Eric van de Poele!

It was the last time a female F1 driver entered a Grand Prix. Upon F1's return to Europe, Amati was replaced at Brabham by promising rookie Damon Hill.

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.