Marco Andretti's tribute livery to Mario's last IndyCar win

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Last weekend, at IndyCar's second championship round in Phoenix, Marco Andretti celebrated the 25th anniversary of his grandfather's last win in the series.

In 1993, at 53-years-young, Mario Andretti took his final trip down victory lane, winning on board his familiar Newman-Haas Kmart/Texaco Havoline Lola.

To commemorate the milestone event, Andretti Autosports ran a throwback livery on Marco's car at Phoenix. It wasn't of much help out on the track however as the #98 car finished well down the order of a race won by Penske's Josef Newgarden.

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.