A gentleman farmer pops in at Maranello

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A very special visitor passed through the gates of Maranello on Tuesday, a man who once wrote a glorious chapter of Ferrari's history.

Given his past credentials, it was only natural for the Italian manufacturer to roll out the red carpet for 1979 F1 world champion Jody Scheckter.

The former South African driver - who now heads Laverstoke Park Farm, the very successful organic farming property he established in Hampshire - was given a tour of Ferrari's assembly lines by Piero Ferrari before checking out the manufacturer's racing department, guided by Scuderia boss Mattia Binotto.

Cows and buffalos are now part of Jody Scheckter's life as a farmer, but the Cavallino Rampante still races in his heart.

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.