Video: Barrichello goes for an emotional ride with his son

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Racing drivers are notoriously reluctant to ride as passengers in racing cars, for obvious reasons, but Rubens Barrichello made an exception for his son Eduardo.

The 15-year-old initiated his racing career in karting and is gearing up for a run in single-seaters.

Last weekend he took his dad for a spin in a GT car. It started off with a bit of proud filming by Rubens, but the former F1 driver was slowly overwhelmed with emotion as he witnessed Eduardo - and some the family's good genes - at work.

It's a short video, and quality isn't the best, but it's still a nice moment of father-and-son bonding in their favourite environment.

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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.