The Times Speed

A thrilling new illustrated history of F1 World Championships from Fangio to Senna and Hamilton, Ferrari to McLaren and Red Bull

'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

'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

'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

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The perfect Christmas gift for Formula 1 fans

It's the sport that has it all: thrills, spills, technical sophistication and daredevil brilliance. From its origins in war-torn Europe to today's global phenomenon, Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships charts the past eight decades of F1.

With articles from The Times covering the most iconic races, epic rivalries, engineering innovations and mind-bending statistics, this collection will make you feel as if you were there in the moment watching Formula 1's greatest legends unfold on the track.

Filled with incredible stories about the sport's movers and shakers, in this volume you'll find:

• Coverage of 74 World Championships, from 1950 to 2023
• A foreword by Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing
• Expert commentary from Kevin Eason, former motor racing correspondent for The Times
• Season analysis, race reports, results tables and records
• Incredible photography of the cars, drivers and key racing moments

A must-read history book for Formula 1 enthusiasts and fans of Netflix's Drive to Survive series.