The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula One Racing
An original and exhilarating guide to the world of F1 and what goes on behind the action.

Millions follow the F1 racing season from March to November, but few realise the enormity and complexity of a multi-faceted sport that encompasses so much more than 20 or so Sunday afternoons in the year.

With access to drivers, pit crews, backroom operations, strategists, journalists, PR executives and promoters, journalist Phillip Horton shares his extensive knowledge and experience, and provides an up-close-and-in-person insight into the world and workings of Formula 1.

The Formula One Year delves inside each of the diverse grands prix on the calendar, which takes F1 across the world to spectacular locations, and also offers in-depth descriptions and explanations of every aspect of the championship. From practice sessions and last-minute adjustments to the finely tuned race day schedule, including early morning strategy meetings, driver warm-ups, grid preparation, intense pit lane operations and the red light start sequence.

Every facet of the sport is explored to grip and enlighten both ardent motorsport fans and those with a casual interest. With engrossing anecdotes, descriptions, interviews and information, this definitive, all-action book unlocks the fascinating and enthralling sport of Formula 1.

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The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula One Racing
An original and exhilarating guide to the world of F1 and what goes on behind the action.

Millions follow the F1 racing season from March to November, but few realise the enormity and complexity of a multi-faceted sport that encompasses so much more than 20 or so Sunday afternoons in the year.

With access to drivers, pit crews, backroom operations, strategists, journalists, PR executives and promoters, journalist Phillip Horton shares his extensive knowledge and experience, and provides an up-close-and-in-person insight into the world and workings of Formula 1.

The Formula One Year delves inside each of the diverse grands prix on the calendar, which takes F1 across the world to spectacular locations, and also offers in-depth descriptions and explanations of every aspect of the championship. From practice sessions and last-minute adjustments to the finely tuned race day schedule, including early morning strategy meetings, driver warm-ups, grid preparation, intense pit lane operations and the red light start sequence.

Every facet of the sport is explored to grip and enlighten both ardent motorsport fans and those with a casual interest. With engrossing anecdotes, descriptions, interviews and information, this definitive, all-action book unlocks the fascinating and enthralling sport of Formula 1.

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The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula One Racing

The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula One Racing

by Phillip Horton
The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula One Racing

The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula One Racing

by Phillip Horton

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Overview

An original and exhilarating guide to the world of F1 and what goes on behind the action.

Millions follow the F1 racing season from March to November, but few realise the enormity and complexity of a multi-faceted sport that encompasses so much more than 20 or so Sunday afternoons in the year.

With access to drivers, pit crews, backroom operations, strategists, journalists, PR executives and promoters, journalist Phillip Horton shares his extensive knowledge and experience, and provides an up-close-and-in-person insight into the world and workings of Formula 1.

The Formula One Year delves inside each of the diverse grands prix on the calendar, which takes F1 across the world to spectacular locations, and also offers in-depth descriptions and explanations of every aspect of the championship. From practice sessions and last-minute adjustments to the finely tuned race day schedule, including early morning strategy meetings, driver warm-ups, grid preparation, intense pit lane operations and the red light start sequence.

Every facet of the sport is explored to grip and enlighten both ardent motorsport fans and those with a casual interest. With engrossing anecdotes, descriptions, interviews and information, this definitive, all-action book unlocks the fascinating and enthralling sport of Formula 1.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781399414890
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 05/06/2025
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 6.02(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Phillip Horton is a British journalist who has covered Formula One and other motorsport events for various media outlets, including Autoweek and the New York Times. He also contributes to the official Formula 1 website, and its official Formula 1 race programme, as well as specialist website Speedcafe.

@PHortonF1

Table of Contents

Bahrain

Team roles

Saudi Arabia

Practice sessions

Australia

Tyres explained

Japan

Race strategy

China

Television broadcast

Miami

Fans / Cultural differences

Emilia Romagna

Monaco

Transportation

Canada

F1 management

Spain

Gender politics

Austria

Environmental impact

Great Britain

The F1 circus lifestyle

Hungary

F1 money explained

Belgium

Netherlands

Italy

Azerbaijan

Singapore

Qatar

United States

Mexico City

São Paulo

Las Vegas

Abu Dhabi

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