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Highlights
- Journey through the decades of Formula 1 glory, from the ground-breaking innovations in speed to the intense rivalries between teams.
- About the Author: Kevin Eason is an award-winning journalist who covered nearly 300 grands prix during his time as motor racing correspondent for The Times.
- 320 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Motor Sports
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About the Book
'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, Winner of the 2024 World Constructors' Championship
Book Synopsis
Journey through the decades of Formula 1 glory, from the ground-breaking innovations in speed to the intense rivalries between teams. This book captures the essence of each F1 World Championship from 1950 to present day.
Race reports from The Times highlight the most thrilling moments from each season, revealing behind-the-scenes insights and telling the story of Formula 1's evolution. With analysis by The Times F1 correspondent on each season since 1950, this volume is packed with information on results and records from every F1 Grand Prix, and is illustrated with full-color photography of the cars, drivers and pivotal events as they unfolded on the track.
A must-have for any Formula 1 fan, this book features:
- 74 World Championships, from 1950 to 2023
- Season analysis, race reports, results and records
- Incredible full-color photography of the cars, drivers and key racing moments
- Expert commentary from Kevin Eason, former motor racing correspondent for The Times
Review Quotes
'Formula One is quite simply the pinnacle of motor racing, and I've had the incredible honour of leading a team with a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to high performance. 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
'The book is as much for new fans to grasp the glamour and risk of the first decades of the championship, as it is for long-term followers who'll be transported back through F1's 74 seasons by colourful contemporary reporting.' - Motor Sport Magazine
'The book's best bit - perhaps its USP - is that for most years there are also extensive newspaper cuttings from The Times at the time, and reading the contemporary reporting from history is a real treat.' - Motorsport News
About the Author
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.