Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1

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A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its origins to its top drivers, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive. ‘This book is perfect for newcomers who want to take their F1 obsession to the next level and for the die-hards’ GREG JAMES _____________________ With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on the world’s most challenging racetracks, Formula 1 is the ultimate test for any driver. To become a champion is to be counted among the world’s greatest athletes. In Grand Prix, Will Buxton pulls back the curtain on the cars, teams, tracks, records, and rivalries that have defined F1 since its very first world champion in 1950, Giuseppe Farina, to modern-day icons like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Join the teams revolutionising car design on the factory floor, become a fly on the pit wall and learn the art of the pitstop, and discover what it really takes to compete in the fast lane with this definitive introduction to the world’s most exhilarating sport. _____________________ ‘Who needs Google when you have Will Buxton? The most comprehensive, all-encompassing book on F1 to date. A joy to peruse’ BRAD PITT

Additional information

Weight 1.01 kg
Dimensions 2.5 × 21 × 25.8 cm
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Format

Hardback

Language

Pages

240

Publisher

Year Published

2024-10-10

Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

0241712440

About The Author

Will Buxton is a British broadcast journalist who hosts the Formula 1 Group's digital content. Buxton's decades-long career has included commentating on Formula 1, Indycar, GP2, GP3, the Race of Champions, and the World Rally Championship for NBC, Fox, and the BBC. He has achieved global popularity through his role in the Neflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive.

Who needs Google when you have Will Buxton. The most comprehensive, all-encompassing book on F1 to date. A joy to peruse

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I’m a huge believer that sport is for everyone and that you’re allowed to love it for any reason you want. No one should ever feel left out just because they’ve only just got into a sport. Will has reached legendary status for his dramatic narration on Netflix’s Drive To Survive. He’s knowledgeable and authoritative but always welcoming of new people who might fall in love with his favourite sport. This book is perfect for newcomers who want to take their F1 obsession to the next level and for the die-hards, it’s a brilliant potted history of the most fascinating and bonkers sport on the planet

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