Warring team-mates, cheating engineers, striking drivers, fake crashes, and avoidable tragedies—Formula 1: The Controversies looks at the scandals that have rocked motor sport’s top series.
Spanning 75 years of racing drama, this book explores the defining flashpoints of Formula One history, including Oscar Piastri’s contested move to McLaren and the power struggles within Red Bull. You’ll revisit bitter team‑mate battles such as Prost vs Senna, cases of industrial espionage, race‑fixing, and even world champions attempting to game the qualifying process at Monaco.
You’ll discover:
- Some of the craftiest attempts to bypass the tech rules from Benetton to Ferrari.
- The spying revelations that almost bankrupted McLaren.
- A scandal that ended the reign of F1’s most controversial boss.
- The furious team-mate battle at Ferrari, when neither driver finished the season.
- A grand prix in Spain where teams fixed the crash barriers themselves.
- A beloved German driver who died on the brink of world championship glory.
- How the son of a world champion ‘fixed’ F1’s first nightrace.
- The modern-day tragedy of Jules Bianchi—and how it almost happened again…
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Why James Hunt was wrong to blame Riccardo Patrese for a tragedy at Monza.
- When Sebastian Vettel flouted team orders to get payback on his team-mate.
- The years-long feud between two of the greatest drivers in F1 history.
- How Ferrari’s love of team orders spectacularly backfired (at a cost of $1m).
Written by an Autosport journalist whose career spans from the Villeneuve–Pironi era through the Senna–Prost rivalry and the explosive Schumacher–Hill season of 1994, this book offers
rare, first‑hand insight. Gain fresh perspectives from
a writer who stood in the paddock as these events unfolded, interviewing Villeneuve and Pironi, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill—and who still lends his expertise to TV commentary today.
This is a gripping insider’s account of Formula One’s most defining moments.
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:
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Commemorates Formula 1’s 75th Anniversary (May 13, 2025) with a definitive collection of the sport’s most iconic races.
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100 Legendary Grand Prix ranked and reviewed from over 1,000 F1 races, using a meticulous rating system.
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Expertly Written by Roger Smith and Kevin Turner, with insights from Karun Chandhok.
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Organized into 10 dynamic themes highlighting F1’s greatest moments: photo finishes, wet-weather drives, heroic comebacks, and more.
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Breathtaking Photography that brings F1’s most dramatic moments to life.
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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.
