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Rosberg races for Ferrari

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On one occasion, a Rosberg found himself behind the wheel of a Ferrari. The venue was the 1989 edition of the 24 hours of Spa for which Keke Rosberg came out of retirement to team up with Bertrand Gachot and Harald Huysman to race a privately entered Mondial sponsored by Moneytron. While the car's performance wasn't exactly stellar, the event did spike Keke's interest in returning to the track, which he would do the following year with Peugeot in endurance racing.

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.