Jenson Button enjoys legends' support at Hockenheim

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Jenson Button made his DTM debut this weekend in Hockenheim, the 2009 F1 world champion taking part in the series' finale as part of the event's Super GT contingent.

On the grid before Saturday's race, a distinguished group of fellow legends and world champions lined up to offer their support to the Briton.

From left to right, here is Jochen Mass, Keke Rosberg, rally co-driver Christian Geistdörfer, Emerson Fittipaldi, whose grandson Pietro races in the DTM, Nico Rosberg, Hans Stuck, Gerhard Berger and rally legend Walter Röhrl.

All Kings of the Road!

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.