Happy birthday Mr. President!

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Felipe Massa, the newly-elected President of the FIA's International Karting Commission, was in Sarno last weekend along with former distinguished colleague Nico Rosberg for the CIK's first seasonal event.

It's a new journey for the 11-time Grand Prix winner as he aims to give back to karting, a discipline that launched the Brazilian's own dreams of success in motorsport.

Oh, and by the way, Felipe was born 37 years ago today. So Happy Birthday Mr. President!

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.