You can't keep an inspirational man down, let alone two!

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Alex Zanardi and Billy Monger obviously share a lot in common, not least their massive courage and character.

Journalist and television presenter Jennie Gow brought the two racers together for a BBC documentary to be aired later this year, and we can't wait to see it!

As a reminder, Billy is racing this year in the British F3 championship, while Alex is nowhere near hanging up his helmet.

In fact the 51-year-old Italian, a former F1 driver, IndyCar winner and Paralympic gold medalist, is prepping for his highly-anticipated début in the German DTM series that will take place at Misano at the end of the month.

Over the course of two days this week, Zanardi completed close to 300 laps behind the wheel of a specially-modified BMW M4.

You just can't keep a good man down, let alone two!

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.