Reunited and still crazy after all these years

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This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed theme evolves around 'The Maestros – Motorsport's Great All Rounders', but Lotus is also at the forefront of this weekend's festivities.

And there's no better driver than the great Mario Andretti to embody those two motifs.

At 81-year-young, motor racing's living legend, who has seen and done it all several times over, retains the passion and fervor of a spring chicken.

But Super Mario's excitement always goes up a notch whenever he meets up with his former equally legendary better half, the Lotus 79.

Andretti is taking the Colin Chapman-designed revolutionary car that helped him conquer the F1 world crown in 1978 up the hill this weekend at Goodwood and its always a sight to behold.

Because true love is eternal…

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.