Michael bows to Mika on British GP podium

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On this day in 2001 at the British GP at Silverstone, Formula 1 fans were preparing for another routine win by Michael Schumacher such had been the Ferrari driver dominance that season.

But the German legend, despite snatching pole, was forced to bow to a brilliant Mika Hakkinen who overhauled the Ferrari driver on lap 5 of 60 and never looked back.

It was the McLaren driver's first of two wins in 2021, his final campaign in Formula 1.

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.