Bobby K's day of glory in Montreal

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Montreal obviously conjures up good memories for Robert Kubica who clinched his single Grand Prix win on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on this day in 2008.

It was anticipated that McLaren's Lewis Hamilton would run away with the win at the venue, but a pitlane blunder involving a clumsy crash with Kimi Raikkonen put both men out of contention, leaving Kubica to charge on to glory for BMW Sauber.

The popular win was also a sweet revenge for Poland's only GP victor after his horrendous crash a year earlier at the track.

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.