Old man Piquet leads the way against COVID-19

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Three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet is setting the example in Brazil's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 67-year-old former Grand Prix driver has set up an internet fund-raising campaign to help those in need during the lockdown in a country which has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus crisis.

Joined by his son Pedro, a racer in his own right, Piquet is donating - and delivering - basic baskets of food and essential necessities to those who really need them.

Once a great champion, always a great champion…

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.