Grand Prix Ford & Formula 1 All the Races The 100 Greatest Races 2 Book Set

Experience Formula 1 from two complementary perspectives with this Grand Prix history bundle. Together, these books explore both the engineering that powered one of Formula 1’s greatest eras and the unforgettable races that have defined the sport across 75 years. From the dominance of the Ford Cosworth DFV engine to dramatic Grand Prix battles, legendary comebacks, wet-weather drives, and championship-defining moments, this pair offers a broad look at the technology, teams, drivers, and competition that made Formula 1 what it is today.

This bundle is ideal for Formula 1 fans, motorsport historians, racing enthusiasts, engineering-minded readers, and collectors who want both an in-depth look at one of F1’s most influential engines and a wider celebration of the greatest races in Grand Prix history.

Grand Prix Ford: Ford, Cosworth and the DFV

Grand Prix Ford: Ford, Cosworth and the DFV chronicles the remarkable story of the Ford Cosworth DFV engine and the extraordinary influence it had on Formula 1 between 1967 and 1983.

Developed through the partnership between Ford, Cosworth, and Lotus, the DFV became one of the most successful racing engines ever produced, powering cars to 13 Drivers' Championships in just 16 seasons. Written by respected motorsport historian Graham Robson, the book examines not only the engine itself, but also the teams, engineers, drivers, and rival manufacturers that shaped its extraordinary career.

The story begins with Lotus's exclusive use of the DFV in 1967 before following its expansion to teams including McLaren, Matra, Williams, and many others. Technical developments, performance improvements, specialist engine rebuilders, and the ongoing battle against rivals such as Ferrari are all explored in detail.

• Detailed history of the Ford Cosworth DFV Formula 1 engine
• Explores the partnership between Ford, Cosworth, and Lotus
• Covers DFV-powered teams including Lotus, McLaren, Matra, and Williams
• Technical insight into engine design and performance development
• Examines competition and rivalry with Ferrari and other manufacturers
• Follows the evolution of the DFV into the DFX, DFY, DFZ, and DFR
• Features more than 300 rare and archival photographs
• Includes imagery drawn from Ford's historical archives

Formula 1 All the Races: The 100 Greatest Races

Formula 1 All the Races: The 100 Greatest Races celebrates 75 years of Formula 1 by selecting and ranking 100 of the most memorable Grand Prix races from the sport's history.

Written by Formula 1 experts Roger Smith and Kevin Turner, with a foreword by former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok, the book takes readers from the first World Championship Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1950 through the modern era of Formula 1.

Rather than simply presenting races chronologically, the book explores the many different ways a Grand Prix can become legendary. Dramatic photo finishes, remarkable comeback drives, wet-weather performances, strategic battles, unexpected victories, and championship-defining moments all help tell the wider story of Formula 1 competition.

• Celebrates Formula 1's 75th anniversary
• Features 100 of the greatest Grand Prix races in F1 history
• Covers racing from Silverstone in 1950 through the modern era
• Written by F1 experts Roger Smith and Kevin Turner
• Foreword by former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok
• Organized into 10 themes highlighting different types of memorable races
• Covers legendary comebacks, wet-weather drives, photo finishes, and more
• Features extensive Formula 1 photography and expert race analysis

Why These Formula 1 Books Work Well Together

These two books pair especially well because they explore both the machinery behind Formula 1 success and the races where that technology was put to the test. Grand Prix Ford: Ford, Cosworth and the DFV focuses closely on the engineering, development, teams, and personalities behind an engine that dominated a major period of Formula 1 history. Formula 1 All the Races: The 100 Greatest Races expands the view to the entire World Championship, highlighting the races, drivers, strategies, and dramatic moments that have defined Formula 1 over 75 years.

Together, they give readers a deeper understanding of how engineering innovation, driver talent, team strategy, and competition combine to create motorsport history. Readers can explore the technical story behind one of F1's most successful engines while also reliving the Grand Prix races that made generations of drivers, cars, and teams legendary.

Ideal For

• Formula 1 fans and Grand Prix enthusiasts
• Ford and Cosworth motorsport fans
• Collectors of Formula 1 and racing books
• Motorsport historians
• Readers interested in racing engine design and engineering
• Fans of Lotus, McLaren, Williams, Matra, and other classic F1 teams
• Readers interested in historic Formula 1 drivers and championship battles
• Anyone who wants both the technical and competitive history of Formula 1