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The Little Book of Formula One
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This is a compact treasure-trove of everything a fan would want to know about the highest adrenaline sport. Containing driver profiles, analysis of circuits, a comprehensive history spanning 75 years, as well as records and stats. The Little Book of Formula One is packed with information...
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Description
This is a compact treasure-trove of everything a fan would want to know about the highest adrenaline sport. Containing driver profiles, analysis of circuits, a comprehensive history spanning 75 years, as well as records and stats.
The Little Book of Formula One is packed with information and stunning photography, all in a neat package. Featuring legends from Enzo Ferrari to Lewis Hamilton, and from Jack Brabham to Toto Wolff, this compact guide offers an insider's view of the elite teams, iconic locations, and legendary characters that have shaped the sport.
This is the ideal gift for F1 fans of all ages, and the perfect companion for your race-day sofa or grandstand getaway.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788406994
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 118.0mm
Height: 171.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Frank Hopkinson is a writer and former sports journalist. He is a former deputy editor of F1 Racing magazine and producer of F1 websites for Rivals.net. He is the author of Ivy Press books Formula One: The Circuits Then and Now (2025), The F1 Quizbook (2025) and The Illustrated Biography of Adrian Newey (2026). Frank has also project-edited books by Andrew Benson (BBC), Nate Saunders (ESPN) and Tony Dodgins (Autocourse).
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