Video: Jacky Ickx reflects on his career in racing

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Arguably the most famous man in Belgian motorsport, Jacky Ickx has raced everything from motor bikes to touring cars, and is a 6-time winner at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Mobil 1 The Grid caught up with him at the 2017 London Classic Car Show & Historic Motorsport International at London’s ExCel Centre, to find out more about his illustrious racing career.

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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.