With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on the world’s most challenging racetracks, Formula 1 is the ultimate test for any driver.

To become a champion is to be counted among the world’s greatest athletes.

In Grand Prix, Will Buxton pulls back the curtain on the cars, teams, tracks, records, and rivalries that have defined F1 since its very first world champion in 1950, Giuseppe Farina, to modern-day icons like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Join the teams revolutionising car design on the factory floor, become a fly on the pit wall and learn the art of the pitstop, and discover what it really takes to compete in the fast lane with this definitive introduction to the world’s most exhilarating sport.

Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 by Will Buxton is the book to read to discover what F1 is all about, how it began, and the knowledge needed to understand the races. Avid F1 fans will certainly enjoy this book and get a lot out of it. Newbies will also be able to learn a lot from the first section.

The book starts with the basic information in the section called ‘What is Formula 1?’ This includes how it began, a map showing you where all the races are held, iconic tracks with illustrations of their designs, different formats, car regulations, safety, and much, much more.

The book then moves on to each decade starting with the 1950s, with each decade feeling like there were more and more pages about it (I haven’t counted them). Each era has full-page information about the best drivers and snippets about others, teams, and the race of the decade such as in the 1960s the author chose Italian Grand Prix 1967.

At the back of the book, you have the usual index and a dedicated section called ‘The Future’ which covers topics like technology, female drivers, and inclusion.

Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 is a fascinating book. It contains so much material and does come in different versions such as ebook, though you won’t get better than the hardcover with its amazing illustrations and layout.

I’ve been an F1 fan for many years and while the basic information is nothing new to me the history was intriguing and informative. If you are a fan or are looking for a present for one then this book would be perfect.

Will Buxton is a British broadcast journalist who hosts the Formula 1 Group’s digital content. Buxton’s decades-long career has included commentating on Formula 1, Indycar, GP2, GP3, the Race of Champions, and the World Rally Championship for NBC, Fox, and the BBC. He has achieved global popularity through his role in the Neflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive.