The 100 Greatest Races: Celebrating 75 Years of Formula 1
The 100 Greatest Races is the ultimate celebration of Formula 1’s 75th anniversary, capturing the sport’s most iconic, dramatic, and unforgettable moments. From legendary comebacks to rain-soaked masterclasses and breathtaking photo finishes, this book is a must-have for every F1 enthusiast.
Written by renowned F1 experts Roger Smith and Kevin Turner, with a foreword by former F1 driver Karun Chandhok, this beautifully crafted volume ranks the greatest Grand Prix races in history. Featuring expert analysis, stunning photography, and compelling storytelling, it takes readers on a thrilling journey from the first race at Silverstone in 1950 to today’s modern era.
Key Features:
-
Commemorates Formula 1’s 75th Anniversary (May 13, 2025) with a definitive collection of the sport’s most iconic races.
-
100 Legendary Grand Prix ranked and reviewed from over 1,000 F1 races, using a meticulous rating system.
-
Expertly Written by Roger Smith and Kevin Turner, with insights from Karun Chandhok.
-
Organized into 10 dynamic themes highlighting F1’s greatest moments: photo finishes, wet-weather drives, heroic comebacks, and more.
-
Breathtaking Photography that brings F1’s most dramatic moments to life.
-
Perfect for Fans & Collectors – a premium keepsake for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
Formula 1 has hosted over 1,131 Grand Prix races and crowned 34 World Champions. This book celebrates the races that defined the sport’s legacy of speed, innovation, and passion. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of F1, The 100 Greatest Races offers a front-row seat to the drama, strategy, and brilliance of the fastest sport on earth.
Product Details:
- Title: The 100 Greatest Races
- Authors: Roger Smith & Kevin Turner
- Foreword: Karun Chandhok
- Format: Premium Illustrated Hardcover
- Publisher: Veloce
- ISBN: 9781836440581
Relive the glory. Feel the passion. Own a piece of Formula 1 history.
Celebrate 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. 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!
With a foreword by Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing,
Formula One: The Legends profiles 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
profiles modern-day legends such as Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton and legend-in-the-making Max Verstappen.
Uniquely, this book also features stars of the sport who tragically died or were terribly injured before they could realize their true potential, but
nevertheless left a lasting legacy.
Decade by decade since the championship was founded, 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.
This is a unique exploration of Formula One racing, with a focus on the most revered Formula One drivers of all time.
A standout gift for fans of the sport, 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.
