Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1. The perfect F1 gift for fans of Drive to Survive!
Oct 2024 · Random House
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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
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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.
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'Who needs Google when you have Will Buxton? The most comprehensive, all-encompassing book on F1 to date. A joy to peruse' BRAD PITT
'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.
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'Who needs Google when you have Will Buxton? The most comprehensive, all-encompassing book on F1 to date. A joy to peruse' BRAD PITT
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David Pawlowski
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March 1, 2025
With the 2025 F1 season starting in about 2 weeks, this was the right book to refine my existing knowledge of the sport. Those like me who love audiobooks too, I strongly recommend you to listen to the book as it is read by the author himself. Will Buxton is a legend in the F1 paddock and his narrative makes his book captivating. I could listen him for hours without getting bored a bit. I really liked how the chapters are divided into clear sections. Focusing on each decade, the outstanding teams, the outstanding drivers, the best of rest and picking one memorable race for each decade. Of course you can argue the storytelling picks sometimes. I found myself several times saying out loud "aah you didn't tell it all!" or "oh c'mon really?" All in all, I had a fun time reading this book and I am just saddened he left F1 to focus on Indycar for the next season(s).
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.
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