Race and classic pictures

The days of utter supremacy at McLaren

This is quite an extraordinary photography from our good friend Paul-Henri Cahier, and one which perfectly sums up McLaren's 1984 season. The story here ? Jonathan Palmer crashed on the 12th lap of the 1984 British GP, the race was stopped. Alain Prost and Niki Lauda were way in the lead. They came to the start-finish line, stopped, and got out of their cars before any other driver arrived.

Meanwhile, Paul-Henri Cahier was crossing the track, and caught this studio scene from the corner of his eye, aimed the Canon 500 mm lens, and shot the last Kodachrome frame on his roll of film... What a beauty.

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.