Goodwood to celebrate Sir Jackie Stewart at FOS

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This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed will honor the F1 legend that is Sir Jackie Stewart, with the classic event celebrating the Scot's 80th birthday and 50 years since his first F1 world title.

From July 4-7, the classic annual event will showcase Sir Jackie's motorsport achievements with an array of special cars, including the BRM P261 in which he took his very first Grand Prix win at Monza in 1965.

"The gathering of the very best road, race and rally cars in the world makes the Festival of Speed one of the great events in our country," said Sir Jackie.

"This year, I am very proud that The Duke of Richmond has chosen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of my first British Grand Prix win at Silverstone in 1969 and, in the same year, my winning the World Championship for the first time.

"This June also, almost unbelievably, celebrates my 80th birthday. Goodwood has assembled a number of special cars from my career, and I hope to drive as many as I can over the weekend.

"These include the first car I ever raced, and the BRM in which I won my first Grand Prix. It's a very special celebration which I thank His Grace for."

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.