Race and classic pictures

Once a McLaren driver, always a McLaren driver

Monaco's historic Grand Prix literally takes place on his doorstep, so Mika Häkkinen was overjoyed last weekend with an opportunity to hustle an old racer around the Principality.

His ride? A McLaren of course. Häkkinen, who won in Monaco in 1988, was behind the wheel of a superb 1970 M14 which is part of businessman Roald Goethe's impressive ROFGO collection.

The Finn generally proceeded with caution during the event's Heritage Parade, but still occasionally lit up the car's Cosworth engine and rear wheels, much to his and the spectators' beaming pleasure.

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.