Product Description
Grand Prix
Author: Will Buxton
Format: Hardback
An Illustrated History of Formula 1
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
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 Netflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive.
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