When Ferrari dressed up in blue and white

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Ferrari unveiled a new livery in Suzuka on Thursday - or rather a tweak to its classic red scheme.

There was a time however when the Scuderia did a makeover of its cars, when it raced under the banner of Luigi Chinetti's NART team in the end-of-season American races in 1964.

Following a dispute between Enzo Ferrari and the Italian National Automobile Club, the Commendatore had a fit of rage and handed over his competition licence to the venerable institution.

So officially, there were no works Ferraris entered at the US and Mexican Grands Prix, and John Surtees and Lorenzo Bandini raced in their elegant NART blue and white machines, with the former clinching the world title at the final round in Mexico City.

Ferrari's dispute with the ACI was fortunately short-lived, and the Scuderia's scarlet red livery was brought back to the fore at the start of the 1965 season.

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.