Gachot delivers to Jordan its first Formula 1 landmark

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Bertrand Gachot is the energetic driving force behind the HYPE energy drink company, but he's also the founder of our F1i.com website.

In the summer of 1991 however, on this day 34 years ago, Bertrand was behind the wheel of Jordan's beautiful and very efficient Irish green 191, racing in the Hungarian GP.

From P16 on the grid, Gachot almost made it into the points, racing as high as 7th at one point.

His efforts on that day nevertheless yielded the fastest lap around the Hungaroring, a first for himself and for the Jordan team.

Bertrand's 1m21.547s flyer - achieved on lap 71 of 77 - outpaced McLaren Ayrton Senna's best effort in the race by 0.845s.

Well done boss!

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.