{"product_id":"formula-1-75-years-all-the-races-2016-2024-2-book-set","title":"Formula 1 75 Years \u0026 All the Races 2016-2024 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 75 years of Formula 1 racing, from 1950 through the modern era, with this riveting pictorial history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is Formula 1, and then there are all other forms of motorsport. F1 is what every competition driver aspires to, whether they admit it or not. Top drivers, top teams, top racing cars, top tracks. It is the pinnacle of motor racing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormula 1 marks its 75th anniversary in 2025. Established as the top motorsport category in Europe in 1950, its grand-prix roots go back to the earliest days of the automobile. There was the first car, then there was the second car. The racing commenced shortly thereafter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by top F1 journalists Stuart Codling and James Roberts, \u003ci\u003eFormula 1 75 Years\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a thrilling ride through it all with: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA full history of the teams and their cars\u003c\/b\u003e, from the return of pre-war greats like Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, and Lancia to the rise of new specialists like Ferrari, Lotus, and Cooper up through today’s top competitors like Red Bull, Williams, and McLaren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegendary drivers\u003c\/b\u003e, including Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSidebars\u003c\/b\u003e highlighting key events, behind-the-scenes machinations, legendary cars, and every champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning historic and contemporary photography\u003c\/b\u003e, with image selection and captions by top automotive photographer James Mann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging and beautifully designed overview of the world’s greatest motorsport is a must-have for every fan’s collection.\n\u003ctitle\u003eFormula 1 All the Races\u003c\/title\u003e\n\n\n\n    \u003ch1\u003eFormula 1 All the Races – 75 Years of History\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eOver four editions, the \u003cem\u003eFormula 1 All the Races\u003c\/em\u003e series chronicled the captivating narrative of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship on a race-by-race basis. Now, as the race-count climbs to an astonishing \u003cstrong\u003e1,125\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of 2024, Formula 1's \u003cstrong\u003e75th season\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the perfect opportunity for a fifth edition, bringing the story right up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eFormula 1 encapsulates our love affair with the car, our obsession with speed, and our insatiable desire to win. Its blend of glamour, worldwide reach, and the intrigue of power politics makes it a seductive concoction for fans around the globe. Now, as the race-count climbs to an astonishing \u003cstrong\u003e1,125\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of 2024, Formula 1's \u003cstrong\u003e75th season\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the perfect opportunity to bring the story bang up to date and explore \u003cem\u003e‘The Liberty Years’\u003c\/em\u003e, perhaps the most transformative period for Formula 1 technically, commercially, and philosophically: is it sport or entertainment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Liberty Years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eIn late \u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLiberty Media Corporation\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prominent American-owned company with a business focus in media, communications, and entertainment, bid to acquire the commercial rights for Formula 1. It marked the beginning of a new era and is the most far-reaching expression of US involvement and influence on the sport to date, but by no means the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis edition includes an additional focus on the many significant contributions from \u003cstrong\u003eUS drivers, teams, circuits, suppliers, and sponsors\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e1950 to the present day\u003c\/strong\u003e. The United States has left an indelible mark on Formula 1, shaping its trajectory and contributing to its status as \u003cstrong\u003e‘The Pinnacle of Motorsport’\u003c\/strong\u003e. Join this celebration of \u003cstrong\u003e75 years of Formula 1\u003c\/strong\u003e: The fastest sport on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lifetime fan and student of Formula 1, and has attended over \u003cstrong\u003e100 F1 races\u003c\/strong\u003e across five continents. Prior to becoming an author, Roger worked for a leading business information company. His successful \u003cstrong\u003e40-year career\u003c\/strong\u003e spanned several international roles, and his research findings were published throughout Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eFollowing retirement from business life, Roger pursued his aspiration to write. His first book, \u003cem\u003eAnalysing Formula 1\u003c\/em\u003e, published in \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e, was a stepping stone to a more ambitious project. 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