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Brown enjoys triple treat of nostalgia and speed at Monterey

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While his Formula 1 drivers are soaking up the sun somewhere and enjoying the pleasures of crystal blue waters during the sport’s summer break, Zak Brown is spending his downtime indulging in his true passion - racing.

The McLaren boss may be steering one of the most prestigious teams in modern motorsport, but his heart still races for the roar of vintage engines and the timeless thrill of historic racing.

This weekend, he’s getting his fill at the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway, where nostalgia traditionally meets speed.

 

A regular participant in the massively popular event at Laguna Seca, the American is competing with three distinguished machines from his ever-expanding and impressive collection.

Leading the charge is Brown's familiar ex-Alan Jones Williams FW07B, alongside two recent additions to his private museum: a 1988 Le Mans-winning Jaguar XJR-9 and a 1978 BMW 320i Turbo IMSA, a car once run by none other than… McLaren.

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.

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