Wishing ‘Edmund’ the best on this day

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Eddie Irvine was born on this day in 1965 in Newtownards, Northern Ireland.

Irvine made his debut in Formula 1 with the Jordan team in 1993 and later moved to Ferrari in 1996, where he spent four seasons.

Known for his outspoken and charismatic personality, Irvine gained a reputation as a colorful character both on and off the track.

His time at Ferrari coincided with the era of Michael Schumacher, and Irvine played a crucial role as Schumacher's teammate, contributing to the team's success.

His most significant achievement with the Scuderia came in 1999, when he picked up the baton from Schumacher after the latter's crash at the British GP, and finished as the runner-up in the Drivers' Championship, just behind Mika Häkkinen.

After leaving Ferrari, Irvine continued to race for Jaguar Racing before retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the 2002 season.

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.