A review site for Formula 1 book, diecasts and card collectors (and other F1 bits and pieces too…)

 
Random Article

 
Author Archive
 
 
 
Blog Posts
 
kimi Jerez 2013
kimi Jerez 2013
kimi Jerez 2013

Thoughts: F1 driver market for 2014?

Ok, its the usual summer break silly season in F1 with driver movement rumors for 2014 going into overdrive. Mark Webber’s retirement next season from Red Bull has really kicked off the musical chairs. Every fan has their...
 
 
Book
 
Summer of 55 book cover
Summer of 55 book cover
Summer of 55 book cover

Book Review: The Amazing Summer of ’55 by Eoin Young

With Mercedes GP on the cusp of enjoying more GP victories this season, will they soon be reliving the glory days of the Silver Arrows? Will Lewis be the new Fangio and Nico the new Stirling Moss? With the summer break in full ...
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Diecast models
 
Brumm 126CK Villeneuve
Brumm 126CK Villeneuve
Brumm 126CK Villeneuve

Removable cowling 1:43 F1 diecasts: Part 1 – Brumm Villeneuve Ferrari 126CK Limited Edition

Lets face it, all model collectors love diecast models with chassis cowling that can be removed to reveal seriously good internal engine detail. For F1 models, the best examples are the Exoto 1:18 cars including the Exoto XS se...
 
 
Book
 
The Chariot Makers book cover
The Chariot Makers book cover
The Chariot Makers book cover

Book Review: The Chariot Makers by Steve Matchett

Half way through the season, the focus is on which teams have made more (or less) progress in the technical development of their cars to extract more performance. It’s clear Mercedes, Lotus and Red Bull have pulled away t...
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Book
 
Formula One The Story of Grand Prix Book Cover
Formula One The Story of Grand Prix Book Cover
Formula One The Story of Grand Prix Book Cover

Book Review: Formula One the story of grand prix racing

Wow, congrats to Lewis Hamilton on a well deserved victory at the Hungaroring! I was shuffling through a stack of books earlier in the week and the cover of “Formula One the story of grand prix racing” with one of m...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Book
 
F1 Images book cover
F1 Images book cover
F1 Images book cover

Book Review: F1 Images by Daniele Amaduzzi vs Autocourse 1986-87

With the new turbo engine regulations coming in next season, it was interesting to dig up an old book on the last big bang turbo season – 1986. Daniele Amaduzzi’s F1 Images captures the 1986 season with so many big ...