Martin Brundle enjoys a blast from the past

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Martin Brundle channeled his inner Mike Hawthorn this week at Silverstone, complete with an elegant bow tie, when he sampled the great British driver's championship-winning Ferrari Dino 246.

The Sky Sports F1 pundit and Grand Prix veteran looked quite part both on and off the track as he put 1958 F1 World Champion's prancing horse, and absolutely stunning machine owned by Tony Best, through its paces.

It was Brundle's 50th test ride in an F1 car, and fans will be treated to the marvelous sequence in an upcoming airing on Sky.

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.