Jimmy Clark at the Farm

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In this pic from the good old days, when F1 drivers spent the winter racing 'Down Under', Jimmy Clark is seen racing to victory at Warwick Farm, New Zealand in 1968. The series marked the first appearance of the famous Gold Leaf livery on Team Lotus' 49 as commercial sponsorship took hold of Formula 1.

Sadly, this was also one of Clark's last F1 races before his untimely death at Hockenheim in early April.

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.