NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing from its
fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today
by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1: Drive to Survive “A valuable
and welcome addition to the library of any lifelong F1 fan as well as for any curious
individual new to the world of F1.”—Mario Andretti HONORABLE MENTION: PARIS DESIGN AWARD FOR
ILLUSTRATION DESIGN Over its seventy-plus years of history Formula 1 racing has grown from a
niche motorsport with just a few events per season into a global phenomenon followed by more
than a billion fans. With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on
more than twenty of the world’s most glamorous and challenging racetracks Formula 1 is the
ultimate test of machine and humankind. To become a champion means to be counted among the most
elite athletes the world has ever known. As the lead commentator on Netflix’s breakout series
Formula 1: Drive to Survive Will Buxton has emerged as the most prominent journalist covering
the sport for the new generation of fans. Grand Prix chronicles the past present and future
of F1 in an engaging and easily digestible format. You’ll be introduced to historical heroes
such as Formula 1’s very first world champion Giuseppe Farina through every decade and every
champion of the sport including the iconic Lewis Hamilton and reigning champion Max
Verstappen. You’ll meet the drivers these great champions did battle with and discover the
teams they raced for and the tracks they mastered. Packed with incredible stories and epic
races this captivating collection also contains features on every aspect of the sport today
along with how modern teams operate from their factories to race weekend garage setups car
design the development of the sport through the lens of automotive evolution and safety the
art of the pitstop and the future of motor racing. Filled with immersive and engaging
information with illustrations as dynamic and bold as the sport itself Grand Prix is the
definitive introduction to the world's fastest sport.
