Cover art for The Times Speed
Published
Collins, January 2025
ISBN
9780008711269
Format
Hardcover, 320 pages
Dimensions
28.2cm × 21.9cm × 2.5cm

The Times Speed The History of Formula 1 World Championships

Not yet released
Due January 29, 2025.
Fast $7.95 flat-rate shipping!
Only pay $7.95 per order within Australia, including end-to-end parcel tracking.
100% encrypted and secure
We adhere to industry best practice and never store credit card details.
Talk to real people
Contact us seven days a week – our staff are here to help.

'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

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.

Related books