{"id":684599,"date":"2024-12-09T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=684599"},"modified":"2024-12-11T09:03:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T09:03:07","slug":"book-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/book-grand-prix\/","title":{"rendered":"BOOK >>> Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 Hardcover by Will Buxton"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 Hardcover by Will Buxton<\/h3>\n

‘Who needs Google when you have Will Buxton? The most comprehensive, all-encompassing book on F1 to date. A joy to peruse’ BRAD PITT<\/p>\n

‘This book is perfect for newcomers who want to take their F1 obsession to the next level and for the die-hards, it’s a brilliant potted history of the most fascinating and bonkers sport on the planet’ GREG JAMES
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A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Netflix\u2019s breakout series Formula 1: Drive to Survive.<\/p>\n

With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on the world\u2019s most challenging racetracks, Formula 1 is the ultimate test for any driver.
\nTo become a champion is to be counted among the world\u2019s greatest athletes.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s most exhilarating sport.<\/p>\n

Review
\nWho needs Google when you have Will Buxton. The most comprehensive, all-encompassing book on F1 to date. A joy to peruse \u2015 Brad Pitt<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a huge believer that sport is for everyone and that you\u2019re allowed to love it for any reason you want. No one should ever feel left out just because they\u2019ve only just got into a sport. Will has reached legendary status for his dramatic narration on Netflix\u2019s Drive To Survive. He\u2019s knowledgeable and authoritative but always welcoming of new people who might fall in love with his favourite sport. This book is perfect for newcomers who want to take their F1 obsession to the next level and for the die-hards, it\u2019s a brilliant potted history of the most fascinating and bonkers sport on the planet \u2015 Greg James<\/p>\n

Will brings his boyish enthusiasm and depth of knowledge together to bring this fascinating, exciting and completely connectable book on Formula One. A must for all Formula One fans \u2015 Tom Kerridge<\/p>\n

Having been lucky enough to share F1 pitlanes and paddocks of the world with Will, I know how much he loves the sport and the history that goes with it. This is an invaluable book for newcomers and established fans of the greatest sport on the planet. Will, with his love of the sport, is the perfect guy to guide you through it \u2015 Jake Humphrey<\/p>\n

As someone who knows a thing or two about speed, I can attest that this book captures the essence of what makes Formula 1 so captivating\u2015it\u2019s a must-read for anyone who shares my love for the rush of going fast \u2015 Lindsey Vonn<\/p>\n

In this carefully researched book about the yesterdays and todays of F1, Will Buxton breaks it down decade by decade. He\u2019s got every ingredient in this book, creating a valuable and welcome addition to the library of any lifelong F1 fan, as well as for any curious individual new to the world of F1 \u2015 Mario Andretti<\/p>\n

Will Buxton is a passionate observer and interpreter of the amazing world of Formula 1 and brings color and clarity to fans both old and new. Grand Prix is everything you want and need to know about F1 \u2015 Jerry Bruckheimer<\/p>\n

F1 is one of the greatest and most thrilling sports in the world and Will Buxton has been instrumental in bringing it to a new generation. This book takes you back in time, honoring the champions we grew up with who made the sport what it is today! \u2015 Gordon Ramsey<\/p>\n

Will Buxton\u2019s insights on F1 history are second to none. Will is regarded as one of the best journalists in F1 and he has the privilege of working with the drivers, engineers, and owners of all the teams. As an F1 superfan myself, I felt as if I knew everything there was to know about the sport. But this book gave me so much more \u2015 Alfonso Ribeiro<\/p>\n

With Grand Prix, Will Buxton has provided every F1 fan, including myself, the ultimate companion to enjoying one of the fastest and most fascinating sports on the planet \u2015 Joseph Kosinski<\/p>\n

Pride. Power. Passion. These combined create perfection in Formula 1. I love this game! And I love this book \u2015 Patrice Evra<\/p>\n

The guy who got so many of us hooked on Formula 1 today has turned his attention to getting us hooked on everything that got us to this point. Grand Prix introduced me to so many stories I never knew, and so many races I want to go back and watch \u2015 Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing like the buzz of a Grand Prix and nothing like the passion of its incredible fans. Will Buxton has played a huge role in telling the modern story of F1 to us all, but here he takes us on a journey to the past. It\u2019s the ultimate guide to the greatest sport \u2015 Martin Garrix<\/p>\n

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