When Maradona dropped in to salute a fellow legend

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Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona passed away yesterday at the age of 60 after a heart failure.

Regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, the diminutive striker who conquered the World Cup with Argentina in 1986 was also an F1 fan and a big supporter of Ferrari in particular.

In 1995, Maradona dropped in on the Italian outfit at the Monaco Grand Prix where he saluted another sorely missed sports legend, the great Niki Lauda.

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.