The Times Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships

Hardback

'This book expertly captures the extraordinary events and legendary drivers who made the sport what it is today. A must-read for any F1 fan.' – Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing

It's the sport that has it all: thrills, spills, technical sophistication and daredevil brilliance. From its origins in war-torn Europe to today's global phenomenon, Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships charts the past eight decades of F1.

With articles from The Times covering the most iconic races, epic rivalries, engineering innovations and mind-bending statistics, this collection will make you feel as if you were there in the moment watching Formula 1's greatest legends unfold on the track.

Filled with incredible stories about the sport's movers and shakers, in this volume you'll find:

  • Coverage of 74 World Championships, from 1950 to 2023
  • A foreword by Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing
  • Expert commentary from Kevin Eason, former motor racing correspondent for The Times
  • Season analysis, race reports, results tables and records
  • Incredible photography of the cars, drivers and key racing moments

A must-read history book for Formula 1 enthusiasts and fans of Netflix's Drive to Survive series.

RRP: £30.00

Imprint

Times Books

ISBN

978-0-00-871126-9

Publication Date

24-10-2024

Format

Hardback

Pages

320 pages

Dimensions

219x282mm

Product Description

'This book expertly captures the extraordinary events and legendary drivers who made the sport what it is today. A must-read for any F1 fan.' – Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing

It's the sport that has it all: thrills, spills, technical sophistication and daredevil brilliance. From its origins in war-torn Europe to today's global phenomenon, Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships charts the past eight decades of F1.

With articles from The Times covering the most iconic races, epic rivalries, engineering innovations and mind-bending statistics, this collection will make you feel as if you were there in the moment watching Formula 1's greatest legends unfold on the track.

Filled with incredible stories about the sport's movers and shakers, in this volume you'll find:

  • Coverage of 74 World Championships, from 1950 to 2023
  • A foreword by Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing
  • Expert commentary from Kevin Eason, former motor racing correspondent for The Times
  • Season analysis, race reports, results tables and records
  • Incredible photography of the cars, drivers and key racing moments

A must-read history book for Formula 1 enthusiasts and fans of Netflix's Drive to Survive series.

Author

Foreword by Zak Brown, Written by Kevin Eason and Times Books

Kevin Eason is an award-winning journalist who covered nearly 300 grands prix during his time as motor racing correspondent for The Times. In 2012, he was nominated UK Sports Journalist of the Year for his reporting on the crisis at the Bahrain Grand Prix that year, and received the Lorenza Bandini Gold Medal for his contributions to Formula 1 journalism.

Imprint

Times Books

ISBN

978-0-00-871126-9

Publication Date

24-10-2024

Format

Hardback

Pages

320 pages

Dimensions

219x282mm

Product Description

'This book expertly captures the extraordinary events and legendary drivers who made the sport what it is today. A must-read for any F1 fan.' – Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing

It's the sport that has it all: thrills, spills, technical sophistication and daredevil brilliance. From its origins in war-torn Europe to today's global phenomenon, Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships charts the past eight decades of F1.

With articles from The Times covering the most iconic races, epic rivalries, engineering innovations and mind-bending statistics, this collection will make you feel as if you were there in the moment watching Formula 1's greatest legends unfold on the track.

Filled with incredible stories about the sport's movers and shakers, in this volume you'll find:

  • Coverage of 74 World Championships, from 1950 to 2023
  • A foreword by Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing
  • Expert commentary from Kevin Eason, former motor racing correspondent for The Times
  • Season analysis, race reports, results tables and records
  • Incredible photography of the cars, drivers and key racing moments

A must-read history book for Formula 1 enthusiasts and fans of Netflix's Drive to Survive series.

Author

Foreword by Zak Brown, Written by Kevin Eason and Times Books

Kevin Eason is an award-winning journalist who covered nearly 300 grands prix during his time as motor racing correspondent for The Times. In 2012, he was nominated UK Sports Journalist of the Year for his reporting on the crisis at the Bahrain Grand Prix that year, and received the Lorenza Bandini Gold Medal for his contributions to Formula 1 journalism.