Chadwick enjoys maiden F1 blast from the past

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It was but a short run up the hill at Goodwood last weekend, but it still put a big smile on the face of 2019 W Series champion Jamie Chadwick.

The 23-year-old Williams development driver was entrusted for the very first time with an F1 car, courtesy of Williams' Heritage Collection which rolled out its ex-Keke Rosberg 1982 FW08 at the Festival of Speed.

Beyond the sheer thrill of the onboard experience, there's no doubt Chadwick appreciated the rather Spartan cockpit of an early 80s F1 car compared to the cluttered and sophisticated working environments of today's machines.

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.