Raikkonen and Giovinazzi sample Alfa Romeo's racing heritage

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Few manufacturers can boast a history as rich and extraordinary as that of Alfa Romeo, which is one of the reasons for it taking over the Sauber name in F1.

Present in Balocco this week, Alfa Romeo's historic road testing facility, Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi were introduced to the legendary Quadrofoglio's racing heritage.

The Alfa Romeo Racing team mates are seen here nestled in a racer from a bygone era, a 1975 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33, a car that won the World Championship of Makes almost fifty years ago.

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.