Farewell to Denmark's first F1 driver

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Tom Belso, Denmark's first F1 world championship driver, passed away last weekend at the age of 78.

Belso attempted to put himself on the grid on five occasions with Frank Williams' Iso-Marlboro outfit which the legendary British team owner ran on a shoestring budget in 1974.

However, the Dane started just two races, retiring in South Africa but finishing 8th at Anderstorp in Sweden.

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.