Flash-back to 1981 and to the days when teams could test at will all year long. Ferrari enjoyed the benefit of having its own test facility at Fiorano of course, right in the back yard of the Scuderia's factory.

Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi are seen here getting briefed by designer Mauro Forghieri whose 126CK was the team's first turbo car. Heavy and cumbersome, with a turbo lag that lasted about a whole week, Villeneuve still worked two miracles with this beast during the season, winning successively in Spain and Monaco.

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.

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