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Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 -- Will Buxton - Hardcover
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Genre 1
- Books,Subjects,Biographies & Memoirs
- Label
- Ten Speed Press
- Artist
- Buxton, Will
- Album
- Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1
- ISBN
- 9781984863249
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
198486324X
ISBN-13
9781984863249
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11062934289
Product Key Features
Book Title
Grand Prix : an Illustrated History of Formula 1
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
History, Sports
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
34.9 Oz
Item Length
10.3 in
Item Width
8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-040852
Reviews
"Pride. Power. Passion. These combined create perfection in Formula 1. I love this game! And I love this book." --Patrice Evra, footballer and entrepreneur "I'm a huge believer that sport is for everyone. No one should ever feel left out just because they've only just got into it. Will Buxton is knowledgeable and authoritative but always welcoming of new people who might fall in love with his favorite sport. This book is perfect for newcomers who want to take their F1 obsession to the next level, and for the die-hards." --Greg James, broadcaster and author, "Who needs Google when you have Will Buxton. The most comprehensive, all-encompassing book on F1 to date. A joy to peruse." --Brad Pitt "As someone who knows a thing or two about speed, I can attest that this book captures the essence of what makes Formula 1 so captivating--it's a must-read for anyone who shares my love for the rush of going fast." --Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Gold Medalist "In this carefully researched book about the yesterdays and todays of F1, Will Buxton breaks it down decade by decade. He's got every ingredient in this book, creating 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, 1978 Formula 1 world champion "Will Buxton is a passionate observer and interpreter of the amazing world of Formula 1 and brings color and clarity to fans both old and new. Grand Prix is everything you want and need to know about F1." --Jerry Bruckheimer, film producer "F1 is one of the greatest and most thrilling sports in the world and Will Buxton has been instrumental in bringing it to a new generation. This book takes you back in time, honoring the champions we grew up with who made the sport what it is today!" --Gordon Ramsay, chef "Will Buxton's insights on F1 history are second to none. Will is regarded as one of the best journalists in F1 and he has the privilege of working with the drivers, engineers, and owners of all the teams. As an F1 superfan myself, I felt as if I knew everything there was to know about the sport. But this book gave me so much more." --Alfonso Ribeiro, actor and TV host "With Grand Prix , Will Buxton has provided every F1 fan, including myself, the ultimate companion to enjoying one of the fastest and most fascinating sports on the planet." --Joseph Kosinski, film director "Pride. Power. Passion. These combined create perfection in Formula 1. I love this game! And I love this book." --Patrice Evra, footballer and entrepreneur "The guy who got so many of us hooked on Formula 1 today has turned his attention to getting us hooked on everything that got us to this point. Grand Prix introduced me to so many stories I never knew, and so many races I want to go back and watch." --Jannik Sinner, Grand Slam tennis champion "There's nothing like the buzz of a Grand Prix and nothing like the passion of its incredible fans. Will Buxton has played a huge role in telling the modern story of F1 to us all, but here he takes us on a journey to the past. It's the ultimate guide to the greatest sport." --Martin Garrix, DJ "Will Buxton brings his boyish enthusiasm and depth of knowledge together in this fascinating, exciting, and completely approachable book on Formula 1. It's a must for all Formula 1 fans." --Tom Kerridge, chef patron "I'm a huge believer that sport is for everyone. No one should ever feel left out just because they've only just got into it. Will Buxton is knowledgeable and authoritative but always welcoming of new people who might fall in love with his favorite sport. This book is perfect for newcomers who want to take their F1 obsession to the next level, and for the die-hards." --Greg James, broadcaster and author "Having been lucky enough to share F1 pitlanes and paddocks of the world with Will Buxton, I know how much he loves the sport and the history that goes with it. This is an invaluable book for newcomers and established fans of the greatest sport on the planet. Will, with his love of the sport, is the perfect guy to guide you through it." --Jake Humphrey, broadcaster
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
796.7209
Synopsis
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 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., 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 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.
LC Classification Number
GV1029.15.B88 2024
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