Barrichello confirms Le Mans debut with Lammers squad

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Rubens Barrichello will experience the thrills of racing at Le Mans for the very first time when he makes his debut in the legendary 24 hour endurance event on June 17/18.

The former Formula 1 driver was recruited by Jan Lammers' Racing Team Netherlands team whose entry has now been confirmed by race organiser, the ACO.

The RTN line-up includes Barrichello, Lammers and team backer Frits van Eerd, with the trio driving a Dallara-Gibson P2017.

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"I'm delighted to hear that we have been accepted for my 23rd Le Mans and Racing Team Netherlands' first entry," said former Grand Prix driver Jan Lammers, who won with Jaguar in the Sarthe in 1988.

"We are extremely proud to enter some Brazilian flavour into Le Mans."

The Dutch entry will have its work cut out for it as 25 LMP2 cars will be lining-up on what looks like an impressive 2017 Le Mans grid.

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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.