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.