Brown and Brundle go historic racing in Estoril

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The McLaren and Sky F1 teams will each be missing a distinguished member this weekend in Turkey, as Zak Brown and Martin Brundle have joined forces at Estoril for two days of classic racing.

On Saturday, Brown rolled out his 1988 IMSA Jaguar XJR9 -- the single surviving example of the Daytona 24 Hour-winning machine – for the Group C endurance event.

Brundle led the field from the outset, but Brown's stint couldn't bring it home, and the pair finished second.

On Sunday, the pair move on to the classic meeting's Heritage Touring Cup and to Brown's ex-works Ford Capri RS. While all the time keeping an watchful eye on events at Istanbul Park.

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.