Elegance in motion: Jacky Ickx and the Brabham BT26

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The coolest of all legends, Jacky Ickx – calm, collected, and effortlessly charismatic – sits perched on the rear wheel of his iconic 1969 Brabham BT-26A, moments before taking on the hill at Goodwood's Festival of Speed on Friday.

Even decades after his Formula 1 and Le Mans heroics, the great Belgian driver exudes the same quiet intensity and class that made him a motorsport icon. And the vibrant green machine looks every bit the part – lean, purposeful, and alive with history.

Both car and driver – moving monuments to racing’s golden age – embody the spirit of endurance and elegance, an epitome of sorts of Goodwood’s magical event.

And as a reminder, you can catch this weekend’s continued live action right here:

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.