{"product_id":"formula-one-the-champions-the-legends-2-book-set","title":"Formula One: The Champions \u0026 The Legends 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBask in Formula One glory with this 75th Anniversary edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Champions\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring exhilarating photography and expert commentary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the Grand Prix’s start in 1950, just 34 men have achieved the accolade of F1 World Champion. For the first time, \u003cb\u003elegendary F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eaward-winning photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier\u003c\/b\u003e bring the heroes of this iconic sport together, in a stunning photographic portrayal of the poise, skill and winning mindset that separates the fast from the furious, the elite from the talented.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormula One and its champions are \u003cb\u003ebrought to life with:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eexquisitely written profile of each of the 34 F1 World Champions\u003c\/b\u003e, with key details from the driver’s life and F1 career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning photography of the drivers and their cars, both on and off the track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric interviews with the sport’s lost heroes\u003c\/b\u003e, including James Hunt and Ayrton Senna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive quotes from icons such as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brand\u003cb\u003e new foreword\u003c\/b\u003e by Damon Hill, former F1 World Champion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDebate has raged over \u003cb\u003ewhich driver is the best of the best\u003c\/b\u003e. It is impossible to say. But that will not deter energetic and informed discussion, usually predicated on a personal preference swayed by affection. Each of these champions will have experienced and delivered \u003cb\u003epulse-raising performances\u003c\/b\u003e many times over.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully revised and updated\u003c\/b\u003e for the 75th Anniversary and with a \u003cb\u003enew foreword by F1 legend Damon Hill\u003c\/b\u003e, with this handsome homage to the most ferocious of sports and the incredible sportsmen who drive at the edge in pursuit of greatness, it is time to\u003cb\u003e choose your favourite F1 Champion\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCelebrate Formula One’s most iconic drivers with this exploration of their triumphs and tragedies. Featuring high-quality photography and insight from renowned F1 journalist Tony Dodgins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At the heart of Formula One lies the triumphs and tragedies of the sport's greatest stars. The drama, personality and thrill of the sport are all tied to the cult drivers who have made racing so great to watch. Only the fastest and bravest survive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a foreword by Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, \u003ci\u003eFormula One: The Legends \u003c\/i\u003eprofiles 32 of F1’s iconic drivers from the 1950s to the present day. As well as examining the racers of the past, such as Jackie Stewart, Alain Prost and Aryton Senna, the text \u003cb\u003eprofiles modern-day legends \u003c\/b\u003esuch as Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton and legend-in-the-making Max Verstappen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Uniquely, this book also features stars of the sport who tragically died or were terribly injured before they could realize their true potential, but \u003cb\u003enevertheless left a lasting legacy\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecade by decade since the championship was founded\u003c\/b\u003e, this book profiles the following legends of F1: Ascari, Fangio, Moss, Hawthorn, Brabham, Graham Hill, McLaren, Gurney, Surtees, Clark, Stewart, Rindt, Andretti, Fittipaldi, Lauda, Hunt, Jones, Gilles Villeneuve, Piquet, Prost, Mansell, Senna, Häkkinen, Schumacher, Damon Hill, Button, Alonso, Räikkönen, Rosberg, Vettel, Hamilton, Verstappen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a unique exploration of Formula One racing, with a focus on the most revered Formula One drivers of all time. \u003cb\u003eA standout gift for fans of the sport\u003c\/b\u003e, this collection includes expert photography to highlight the greatest moments of these drivers’ careers. Fascinating and insightful, with informed voices from the sport, this is a collection not to be missed.","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50547408961816,"sku":"KIT9781836005650\/9780711289499","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97818360056509780711289499.jpg?v=1772254005","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/ar\/products\/formula-one-the-champions-the-legends-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}