Just two drivers talking shop

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United by their passion for racing history, McLaren boss Zak Brown and currently semi-retired Red Bull designer Adrian Newey met up in the Monaco pit lane ahead of this weekend’s historic event in the Principality.

Brown is in a 1980 Williams FW07B, a classic ground-effects machine, while Newey's rocking his 1969 Gold Leaf Lotus 49.

The technical nuances of their respective machines and their strategic insights were likely on the minds of both men, rather than Newey’s F1 future, reminding us that in the world of racing, the pursuit of perfection is timeless.

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.