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Emmo goes back to the grind with '72' at Goodwood

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Emerson Fittipaldi was in action on Saturday at Goodwood's SpeedWeek event, the F1 legend running laps onboard a Gold Leaf liveried Lotus 72.

The 73-year-old two-time world champion led a parade of Colin Chapman's cars as the field celebrated 70 years of F1 at the West Sussex track.

But whenever Emmo is at Goodwood, one will usually find his former arch-rival and good friend Sir Jackie Stewart nearby, ready to talk shop.

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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.

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