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Book Review: The Battle for the British Grand Prix by Alan Henry

As we approach Silverstone for the British GP, the next few review posts will have a heavy British flavor. First up is Alan Henry’s 2010 book, The Battle for the British Grand Prix : The Inside Story for the fight to save...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Book Review: Formula 1 in Camera 1980-89 by Quentin Spurring and Rainer Schlegelmilch

The cover of Formula 1 in Camera 1980-89 should probably be added to the list of best F1 book covers – it features a fantastic Rainer Schlegelmilch shot of Ayrton Senna cornering through an apex (looks like the right hand...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Book Review: Memories of Ayrton by Christopher Hilton

Its almost 10 years now since the late Christopher Hilton’s book on Ayrton Senna (one of many) “Memories of Ayrton” was published but for me, it still rates as one of the best Senna books. The book is basicall...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Book Review: Formula 1 in Camera 1970-1979 by Paul Parker and Rainer Schlegelmilch

A few posts ago, I reviewed Paul Parker’s “Formula 1 in Camera 1960-69“. That book was born out of the success of the earlier books in this series on grand prix racing in the 70s and 80s. “Formula 1 in C...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Book Review: The Science of Formula 1 Design by David Tremayne

Since we’re still in the pre-season testing period, its makes sense to review a book on F1 car design. I have a copy of the 2nd edition of David Tremayne’s “The Science of Formula 1 Design” published in ...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Book Review: Memories of James Hunt by Christopher Hilton

One of the more tongue-in-cheek moments of 2012 was Kimi Räikkönen’s homage to James Hunt at Monaco by using Hunt’s race helmet livery. With Ron Howard’s Rush coming to theatres this year, we are probably goin...