Categories: Look backRace and classic pictures

Just passing through Monte-Carlo on the road to stardom

No particular milestone associated here with this 'Look Back' pic, just a simple shot of F1 great Ronnie Peterson racing his pretty little F3 Tecno around the streets of Monte-Carlo in 1969.

'Superswede' won of course the coveted F3 support race that year in front of countryman Reine Wisell and Jean-Pierre Jabouille. Needless to say, man took precedence over machine back then, and Ronnie was already one heck of a racer...

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.