Örebro honours Marcus and remembers Ronnie

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Marcus Ericsson and the Sauber team enjoyed a road trip to Örebro, Sweden this weekend to treat local F1 fans to some sights and sounds. Ericsson is seen here flanked by two Lotus cars once driven by the great Ronnie Peterson, a native of the Swedish city. Obviously, memories of the fastest driver Sweden ever produced are still very much alive. And it's all for the better...

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.