Former Scuderia boss Fiorio in critical condition

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Former Scuderia boss Cesare Fiorio is reportedly in a "critical" condition after a cycling crash.

Italian sources including La Gazzetta dello Sport and Autosprint say the 78-year-old fell whilst cycling near Brindisi in southern Italy and was discovered unconscious.

He is currently in hospital, reportedly with serious head and arm injuries.

The accident occurred while Fiorio was on his daily 30km cycle outing. Italian police have yet to find out the reasons for the fall, whether it was an accident or if Fiorio was hit by a car, or suddenly fell as a result of not feeling well.

A charismatic figure of Italian motor sport, Cesare Fiorio briefly led Ferrari at the end of the 80s and beginning of the 90s, and was also involved with the Ligier and Minardi teams.

While obviously retired from the sport, Fiorio is still consulted on a regular basis and has also lent a helping hand recently to Ferrari hopeful Antonio Giovinazzi.

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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.