Still a Ferrari man after all these years

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For drivers of any status who once raced for Ferrari, the passion and fervor embodied by the legendary Scuderia will forever fill their heart.

But for Mario Andretti, who as a child once crawled over the fences at Monza with his twin brother Aldo to witness the exploits of his hero Alberto Ascari with the Italian outfit, his love for Ferrari cast in large part the mould of his extraordinary career.

You never forget your first time, and Andretti's first F1 triumph was achieved with the House of Maranello at the South African Grand Prix in 1971.

By his own admittance, his time with the Scuderia and his one-on-ones with Enzo Ferrari back in the day are some of the most valuable parts of his life.

In Miami, the 82-year-old motorsport icon dropped in on his old team where he was welcomed like royalty.

Because once you're a Ferrari driver, you're always a Ferrari driver.

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.