Veteran writers Simon Arron and Tony Dodgins chronicle some key moments throughout F1’s storied history. But is it worth a look for hardcore fans?
F1 books articles archive
F1 books
“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?
“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?
“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?
“Murray Walker: Incredible!” by Maurice Hamilton reviewed
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Posted onDoes this tribute to beloved motorsport commentator Murray Walker capture the unique appeal of his “trousers-on-fire” style?
“Al Unser Jnr: A Checkered Past” reviewed
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Posted onAl Unser Jnr opens up on his struggles with drugs and alcohol during the CART Indycar era in this startlingly candid new book.
“Indy Split: The Big Money Battle that Nearly Destroyed Indy Racing” reviewed
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Posted onOver 25 years since Indy racing split into two factions, a new book looks at how CART and the IRL went to war with each other.
“Formula E: Racing for the Future” reviewed
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Posted onDoes this officially-licensed guide to Formula E offer anything more than the corporate line on the electric single-seater series?
“Formula 1 Car by Car 1990-99” reviewed
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Posted onFrom the dominant Williams FW14B on its cover to obscure offerings from Life and Andrea Moda, every F1 car which attended a grand prix in the nineties features in this volume.
“Mr Le Mans”: Tom Kristensen autobiography reviewed
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Posted onNine-times Le Mans winner Ton Kristensen, widely regarded as one of the best drivers never to race in F1, gives up only a little of himself in this semi-autobiographical work.
“A Little Bit Sideways”: Reissued insider account of nineties NASCAR reviewed
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Posted onTruly insightful behind-the-scenes accounts of any top-level motorsports are rare, making this reissued account of late-nineties NASCAR a fascinating read.
“The Boy” – Stirling Moss biography by Richard Williams reviewed
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Posted onMotorsport giant Sir Stirling Moss, who passed away last year, is the subject of an excellent new biography by Richard Williams.
“ROFGO Collection” by Doug Nye reviewed
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Posted onThe histories of the striking, Gulf-liveried cars of the ROFGO Collection feature in a new book by top motorsport historian Doug Nye.
“Lights Out, Full Throttle” by Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert reviewed
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Posted onIt’s all aboard the banter express as Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert bring us “the good, the bad and the Bernie of Formula 1”.
“Racer” by John Andretti reviewed
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Posted onIndyCar and NASCAR racer John Andretti – nephew of Mario – tragically passed away earlier this year after suffering from colon cancer, and his autobiography has been published to raise money for charity.
“Jochen Rindt – Uncrowned King of Formula 1” reviewed
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Posted onDavid Tremayne’s biography of the only driver ever to be crowned world champion after his death has been reissued 50 years after the crash which claimed the life of Jochen Rindt.
“Shadow: The magnificent machines of a man of mystery” reviewed
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Posted onSeventies team Shadow produced some remarkable results, and endured a terrible tragedy, during its brief time in F1. Enigmatic former boss Don Nichols spoke to Pete Lyons for this new book.
“Chris Pook and the History of the Long Beach Grand Prix” reviewed
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Posted onChris Pook, arguably one of few race promoters who put one over Bernie Ecclestone, speaks candidly to veteran US writer Gordon Kirby in this fascinating new book.
“Formula 1 Car-by-Car 1950-59” reviewed
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Posted onHaving already tackled the sixties, seventies and eighties, Peter Higham turns his attention to the first decade of the world championship in the latest addition to the ‘Formula 1 Car-by-Car’ series.
“Take Risk!”: Richard Noble’s land speed record book review
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Posted onRichard Noble may not be a racing driver, but he’s gone faster than almost anyone else on land, so we bent the RaceFans house rules to include this review of his new book.