Damon Hill peddles for HALOW, and for a good cause

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Former Williams driver and 1996 world champion Damon Hill will be peddling his socks off for a good cause in April, as he'll be riding once again in support for the HALOW Project.

The charity works to create opportunities and support young people with learning disabilities. As some very well know, Damon and Georgie Hill had a very good reason to become patrons of the HALOW association.

"Our first child was born with Down's Syndrome. This means he has some learning disabilities and needs a little help to access things we all take for granted.

"Over time we have learned from some great people that treating people with learning difficulties as normally as possible is great for their development.

"Together with other parents like us we all decided to create what has become HALOW."

You can donate to the charity through the JustGiving website.

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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.