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Video games, books, videos and more reviews for motorsport fans.
“Surviving to Drive” by Guenther Steiner reviewed
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Posted onHow well does Guenther Steiner’s motormouth style translate from Drive to Survive to his similarly-titled account of the 2022 season?
“Formula 1 Technology – The Engineering Explained” book reviewed
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Posted onA new book dives into the technical side of Formula 1 cars, but does it manage to be informative for novices as well as tech heads?
“Ferrari: 1960-65 – The Hallowed Years” book reviewed
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Posted onBooks about Ferrari are not hard to come by, so does this new one focusing on the team’s racing in the early Sixties bring anything worthy to the table?
“Lucky!”: Official Bernie Ecclestone documentary reviewed
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Posted onFormula 1 fans who enjoyed ‘Senna’ will find more of interest in ‘Lucky!’ even if former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is a less sympathetic subject.
“WRC Generations” review: Is this the richest rallying experience yet?
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Posted onThe final WRC game from developers KT Racing before EA take over the license, but does the underrated series go out on a high?
“Stewart”: feature-length documentary reviewed
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Posted onA new, feature-length documentary on Sky TV chronicles the F1 career of three-time world champion Jackie Stewart. But is it worth a watch?
“Jacky Ickx – His Authorised Competition History”: book reviewed
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Posted onJon Saltinstall’s ‘Niki Lauda: His Competition History’ was one of the best motorsport books of 2020. Does this new work on Jacky Ickx prove just as unmissable?
“Driven to Crime: True Stories of Wrongdoing in Motor Racing” reviewed
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Posted onA new book explores some of the most fascinating stories of criminal activity in the world of motorsport. But is it a steal at £40, or daylight robbery?
“F1 Manager 2022”: The RaceFans review of the official Formula 1 management game
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Posted onThe first official Formula 1 management game in two decades finally arrives on PC and consoles. Does F1 Manager 22 live up to expectations?
“Formula 1’s Unsung Pioneers” book reviewed
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Posted onAttempting to spotlight an underappreciated racing team, ‘Formula 1’s Unsung Pioneers’ chronicles British Racing Partnership. But is it a story worth discovering?
“Rick Mears – Thanks: The story of Rick Mears and the Mears gang” book reviewed
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Posted onA recently updated version of Gordon Kirby’s Rick Mears Biography hit the shelves, but is it worthy of a purchase?
“F1 22”: The RaceFans review of the official Formula 1 game
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Posted onHas the official Formula 1 game kept pace with the sweeping changes the sport has seen in 2022? RaceFans gives its verdict on F1 22.
“F1: The Pinnacle”: book reviewed
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Posted onVeteran writers Simon Arron and Tony Dodgins chronicle some key moments throughout F1’s storied history. But is it worth a look for hardcore fans?
“The Science of the Racer’s Brain”: book reviewed
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Posted onA detailed, scientific exploration into the complex psychology and neurology of being a racing driver. But is it impenetrable or profound?
“Moto GP 22”: the official Moto GP game reviewed
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Posted onMilestone have just secured the Moto GP game license until 2026, so how does the latest edition of the official Moto GP game hold up?
“Monster Energy Supercross 5”: official game reviewed (PS5 – Xbox S|X)
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Posted onStadium based motocross racing has legions of fans – just ask Daniel Ricciardo – so how much fun is the latest official AMA Supercross game?
“Formula Helmet: The Glorious Years of Formula 1 Helmets 1969-99”: book reviewed
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Posted onA brand new book chronicles some of the most famous F1 helmet designs of the 20th century. Is it worth a place on your coffee table?
“Assetto Corsa Competizione” – PS5 and Xbox Series S|X upgrade review
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Posted onAssetto Corsa Competizione has received a free current-gen upgrade offering enhanced graphics. Is this hardcore simulation game worth a look?
“Max – The Dutch Master”: Verstappen biography reviewed
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Posted onThe first major unauthorised biography of Max Verstappen since he became world champion, does Andre Hoogeboom’s new book offer much insight?