When F1's big guns went searching for ammo

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In addition to their driving skills, French F1 racers Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Henri Pescarolo were also devoted hunters.

In this candid shot from 1972, the pair are seen checking out the gear at an upstate New York gun shop, en route to Watkins Glen for the US Grand Prix, with François Cevert and sister Jacqueline - Beltoise's wife - tagging along.

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.