Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1. The perfect F1 gift for fans of Drive to Survive!

Bought as a gift for an F1 fan and they loved it! A beautiful and informative book.

A present for an F1 fan - well received

Present for my son he loved it

Bought this book for my F1 nut daughter, comprehensive but easy to understand book.Arrived on Xmas eve.. Perfect timing, we'll packaged. 10/10

GREAT GIFT FOR A F1 FAN

really good

There are an awful lot of very good, very in-depth books on F1. In fact Will has even written some of them. What I've not seen a good version of, is an accessible beginners guide. Following on from Netflix Drive to Survive, the sport has seen a massive surge of interest, with new races on America coming on stream, and the drivers becoming more well known.For those, this is a wonderful introduction. The book starts off with a brief overview, stunningly illustrated, of some of the major changes in F1 since the early days. From the shape of the cars, to the developments in safety equipment, even down to the evolution of the steering wheel. Interestingly some of the circuits still in use are shown with the original circuit layout, so you can see how it's changed.Following on with a brief pre-F1 history, we then move on to the sport itself. The book is split into decades, from the 1950s to nowEach decade gives the major talking points, the main teams, and then with full page illustrations the main drivers, not just the champions, This is then finished off with the race of the decade. While I may not always agree with his choices, it's very difficult to argue with them.The book closes with a look at the future, sustainability, diversity and technology.There's very little in here I didn't know, but there's little nuggets, or stories told from a different viewpoint. It is very difficult not to get caught up in the sheer enthusiasm Will shows for his subject.Beautifully researched, beautifully presented, this is highly recommended.

Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 by Will Buxton is the book to read to discover what F1 is all about, how it began, and the knowledge needed to understand the races. Avid F1 fans will certainly enjoy this book and get a lot out of it. Newbies will also be able to learn a lot from the first section.The book starts with the basic information in the section called ‘What is Formula 1?’ This includes how it began, a map showing you where all the races are held, iconic tracks with illustrations of their designs, different formats, car regulations, safety, and much, much more.The book then moves on to each decade starting with the 1950s, with each decade feeling like there were more and more pages about it (I haven’t counted them). Each era has full-page information about the best drivers and snippets about others, teams, and the race of the decade such as in the 1960s the author chose Italian Grand Prix 1967.At the back of the book, you have the usual index and a dedicated section called ‘The Future’ which covers topics like technology, female drivers, and inclusion.Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 is a fascinating book. It contains so much material and does come in different versions such as ebook, though you won’t get better than the hardcover with its amazing illustrations and layout.I’ve been an F1 fan for many years and while the basic information is nothing new to me the history was intriguing and informative. If you are a fan or are looking for a present for one then this book would be perfect.*I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed