Emmo goes for a nostalgic track walk

The annual Laureus World Sports Awards took place in Monte-Carlo this week, and while the motorsport community missed out on a trophy, it was well represented in the Principality.

A distinguished member of the Laureus Academy, Emerson Fittipaldi attended as usual the star-studded event accompanied by his wife Rossana.

The two-time F1 World Champion never won in Monaco, but a nostalgic track walk and a pause at the Fairmont Hairpin - or the Loews hairpin as it was called back in his day - was in order for Emmo.

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.