Race and classic pictures

Sainz enjoys an outing with an oldie but a goldie

©Ferrari

Ferraris are perhaps among the rare breed of cars that never get old.

Past and present generations rave over the aesthetics or the technological prowess of the House of Maranello's marvels, many of which are works of art in their own right.

As a distinguished member of the Scuderia, Carlos Sainz was offered an opportunity to travel half a century back in time this week when he enjoyed an outing at Fiorano onboard one of Ferrari's most iconic road cars: the Dino 246 GT.

The car's past success has bought it a special place in history, but perhaps the defining element of the graceful Berlinetta designed by Pininfarina's Aldo Brovarone is its name, chosen by Enzo Ferrari as a tribute to his beloved son Dino, who died of muscular dystrophy in Modena in 1956.

Sainz knows his Ferrari classics…

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.

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