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When siblings celebrated a historic F1 milestone

The 2001 Canadian Grand Prix, run on this day 23 years ago, was a milestone event for Formula 1 as it marked the very first time in the sport's history that two brothers finished first and second in a round of the World Championship.

However, it was Ralf Schumacher who crossed the checkered flag first, the Williams driver securing his second career-win in F1 and leading home brother Michael and McLaren's Mika Hakkinen.

The victory was also by the way Williams' last win in the Canadian Grand Prix. A bygone era it was...

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.