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F1 Insider
Notes from the Pit Lane
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From Australia and Italy to China and the U.S, Ted Kravitz—hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in F1'—serves as the fan's eyes and ears in the pit. He is followed by millions of F1 fans eager to see what's going on...
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Legendary F1 commentator, Ted Kravitz, brings his unique view and knowledge of the past, present, and future of the world's most glamorous sport to life for the first time - providing an insider's view of the inner circle of Teams, drivers and all things F1.
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From Australia and Italy to China and the U.S, Ted Kravitz—hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in F1'—serves as the fan's eyes and ears in the pit. He is followed by millions of F1 fans eager to see what's going on behind the scenes. His 'Ted's Notebook' series is essential viewing for enthusiasts, and his insights are fascinating, fun, and accurate.
For the first time, F1 Insider: Notes From The Pit Lane brings his unique view and knowledge of the past, present, and future of the world's most glamorous, complex, and fascinating sport to life. Drawing from his own inimitable style, crafted with over two decades of working in, mixing with, and immersing himself throughout F1, Ted provides an insider's view of the inner circle of teams, drivers, and all things F1.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788405713
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Ted Kravitz is a vastly experienced motorsport journalist and television presenter, renowned for coverage of Formula 1 across BBC, Sky and other channels. With over twenty years of experience, Ted has established himself as an indispensable figure in the F1 community, celebrated for his the widely acclaimed 'Ted's Notebook' segments on Sky F1. Named an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in F1', Ted's profound expertise and captivating commentary has amassed a following of over 500k across social media platforms.
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