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An electrifying trio of champions and winners gathers in Zurich

It was an electrifying evening in Zurich on the eve of the city's ePrix, well attended by a prestigious trio of F1 folk.

Two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi flew in from the US to check out once again the burgeoning all-electric series, and will actually drive the official ABB FIA Formula E car on the streets of Zurich ahead of Sunday's race.

The Brazilian was flanked by his youngest son and devoted karter, little Emmo, series founder Alejandro Agag, five-time world champioin Alain Prost and nine-time Grand Prix winner Mark Webber.

Nothing but great names, in fact!

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.