New recruit Rosenqvist gets the royal McLaren tour

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Felix Rosenqivist will join Arrow McLaren SP next season in IndyCar after a two-year spell with Ganassi, and yesterday the Swede visited Woking for the very first time.

Rosenqvist was given a royal tour of McLaren's MTC, guided by non-other than Amanda McLaren, the daughter of the legendary Bruce McLaren.

Basking in McLaren's historic atmosphere, surrounded by the team's priceless heritage, Felix took a keen interest in Johnny Rutherford's McLaren M16C that won the Indy 500 in 1974.

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.