F1 History
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Book Review: Formula 1 The Pursuit of Speed by Paul-Henri & Bernard Cahier
Among F1 photographers there are a few veteran names that are synonymous with the sport over many decades- Rainer Schlegelmilch, Keith Sutton, Joe Honda, Nigel Snowdon and Bernard Cahier. A great photo album that showcases the ...
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Book Review: The Fastest Show on Earth – edited by Chicane
Occasionally it pays to browse through your local discount bookshop – I found a copy of the “The Fastest Show on Earth – The Mammoth Book of Formula 1” published most recently in 2015 for $5. Apart from being a rece...
Blog Posts
Autocourse vs Automobile Year
I received an email question from a reader asking about the value of Automobile Year annuals – which also invites the question about the relative differences between Autocourse and Automobile Year. I posted earlier in the...
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Book Review: Formula 1 Go Go Go!!! by Bruce Jones
Remember when Lewis last had a yellow helmet? Published in 2009 when Kimi, Fernando and Lewis were the top guns, this short hardcover book by Bruce Jones has Lewis MP4/23 on the cover. It’s one you may find in the bargain...
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Book Review: 630 Days to the Top: The Story of the World Champion BMW Turbo by Uwe Mahla
Let’s take a look at another F1 engine book. I loved the unique aero designs of Gordon Murray cars, particularly the Brabham BMW turbo era cars of the early 80’s. A celebration of the BMW turbo engine powering the Brabham BT49 ...
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Book Review: The Story of the Ford Grand Prix Engine by John Blunsden and David Phipps
In the last few F1 seasons, the engine has been the single most determining factor for the dominant form of the Mercedes AMG team. The sport has seen many famous power units delivering successful winning eras for many teams ...
