It's Martin and Ron's day!

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Former McLaren boss Ron Dennis and ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle both celebrate their birthday on this day, respectively reaching 78 and 66 years of age.

Many forget, or are perhaps unaware, that the Grand Prix veteran-turned Sky F1 pundit once worked under Ron's orders at McLaren.

However, Brundle's season with the Woking-based outfit back in 1994 was nothing to write home about, with Martin driving the under-performing - and often unreliable - Peugeot-powered MP4/9.

His best result came at Monaco, where he finished second behind the unassailable Benetton of Michael Schumacher.

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.