Brown back in the fast lane at Paul Ricard

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While his F1 team takes a breather, McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown is chasing his own glory this weekend at the Kennol Grand Prix de France Historique at the Circuit Paul Ricard.

Trading his seat on McLaren’s pitwall for the cockpit of a vintage thoroughbred racer, Brown’s machine of choice is a car much older that his F1 drivers, proving that speed and style never go out of fashion!

Brown and longtime racing partner Richard Dean will be manhandling their 1988 Silk Cut JaguarXJR-9 around Le Castellet in the Masters Group C category, a veritable treasure trove of stunning period machinery.

Some people relax with a book on weekends off — Zak prefers a 700-horsepower time machine.

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.