McLaren's single-file Hall of Fame

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During his multi-decade tenure as McLaren's supremo, Ron Dennis made it a point of not only keeping almost every F1 car manufactured by the team at Woking, but also bringing home many machines of the past.

The vast collection is stored at the McLaren Technology Center, with most cars under wraps in a dedicated space.

But many also grace the reception area at Woking. And if for some reason, the space needs to be cleared, the cars are lined up in the main hallway where, as invaluable remnants from the past, they sit in solemn silence.

Wouldn't we love to walk down this Hall of Fame at night, and listen closely as each car whispers its most inner secrets…

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.