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McLaren pays fitting tribute to Mansour Ojjeh

The McLaren team is racing in France this weekend with the memory of Mansour Ojjeh embedded on its cars and in everyone's heart.

The prominent McLaren shareholder, who was instrumental in ensuring the team's growth and success after its takeover by Ron Dennis in 1981, sadly passed away from illness earlier this month.

In honour of its loyal backer, McLaren has altered the team's logo on its MCL35M which displays a simple but heartfelt 'Mansour'.

Mansour Ojjeh, 1952 – 2021.

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.