Race and classic pictures

Gladiators of the track and screen converge on the red carpet

This week in London, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz joined the start-studded global premiere of Sir Ridley Scott’s 'Gladiator 2'.

The fearless pair - modern gladiators in their own right - shared the red carpet with actor Paul Mescal, who portrays the on-screen gladiator, Lucius, in the second installment of the Hollywood epic.

And just as the latter, with rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people, the Scuderia’s chargers fight to reclaim Ferrari’s rightful place at the top of motorsport's elite, making this moment of cinematic and sporting convergence all the more fitting.

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.