Grands Prix
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75 Years of Formula One Racing
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A truly stunning collection of photographs from the beginning of this compelling and dangerous sport in 1950, right up to the present day. Fascinating anecdotes of car-to-car combat, close shaves, and explosive endings. Introduction by three-times World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart.
With an introduction by three-times World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart, Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing showcases a stunning collection of photographs from the beginning of this thrilling and dangerous sport in 1950, right up to the present day. From the words of the creators themselves, we learn how talented F1 photographers succeeded in capturing the excitement and the speed that is the essence of Formula One. World-class images of the cars, the drivers and world-renowned circuits such as Monaco, Monza and Silverstone, as well as F1’s most dramatic moments of high-speed combat between the sport’s definitive rivalries, create a comprehensive picture of the world’s favourite motor sport, the Grand Prix. A closer look at each F1 Champion, beginning with Giuseppe Farina who won the very first Grand Prix, through to the reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, alongside the heroes and icons that make up this spectacular sport, not only reveals the guts, bravado and sheer skill of those who bring motor racing to life, but gives us an insight into how the world of Formula One plays out behind the scenes. SELLING POINTS: . Stunning colour and black-and-white photographs of the F1 cars and their drivers . Fascinating anecdotes of car-to-car combat, close shaves, and explosive endings . Individual histories of F1’s champions, heroes and icons . Comprehensive review of Formula One Racing through words and pictures 200 colour, 50 b/w illustrations
Reviews
"A must for every fan of this sport who will undoubtedly lick their fingers at this sublimely published beautiful and historical documentation material." - NL Magazine "The perfect Christmas stocking filler. It takes a close look into the thrilling and dangerous sport of F1 and not only reveals the guts, bravado and sheer skill of those who bring motor racing to life. But also gives an insight into how the world of Formula One plays out behind the scenes." - The Irish Sun """A new book of images of Grand Prix Formula One racing brings all the thrills of the circuit to your coffee-table.""
""This stunning collection of photographs spotlights the beginning of this thrilling and dangerous sport in 1950, right up to the present day.""" - Arts & Collections Magazine """Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing honors the drivers, moments, and machines that define the legacy of the motorsport series.""
""...required reading for neophytes and ardent devotees alike-Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing.""
""...the 300-page coffee-table tome is from ACC Art Books, the publishing house behind last year's release of Ferrari: From Inside and Outside. As with the latter, this latest work is visually driven, presenting imagery from the acclaimed photo bank of U.K.-based Motorsport Images and taken by the finest Formula 1 photographers while at the top of their game.""" - Robb Report "The strength of the book lies in its dual identity: as a luxurious coffee-table book, it has the feel of art, while its content serves both aficionados and novices." - I-M Magazine "The coffee table book Grands Prix: 75 Years of Formula One Racing showcases every aspect of the top tier of motorsport - from drivers to circuits." - Rampstyle Grands Prix won a honorary prize (category "Motorsport") for one of the best car books by Motorworld 2025. - Motorworld
