Power and The Glory: Senna, Prost and F1's Golden Era

The Power and the Glory is a film about the rivalry between Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in the 1980s Formula 1 season, which was a golden era for the sport. The two men were driven by the same desire to become the heavyweight champion of the world and went on to win multiple world championships. The film is an intimate portrait of two unique competitors and their acrimony and ambition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2018
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Amid the glamour and bravado of 1980s Formula 1, The Power and the Glory unfolds the captivating tale of an unparalleled rivalry in the annals of motor racing history. By the mid-1980s, Alain Prost had firmly established himself as the undisputed leader of the F1 pack, effortlessly securing Grand Prix victories with an air of invincibility. However, the arrival of Ayrton Senna on the scene ignited a decade-long battle for supremacy that would captivate the world of racing. Despite their vastly different personalities and backgrounds, Senna and Prost shared a burning desire—to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of Formula 1.

These two exceptional competitors went on to achieve remarkable success, securing multiple world championships in a golden era for F1 racing. Their epic Suzuka showdowns between 1988 and 1990, which drew record-breaking worldwide audiences and propelled the sport to unprecedented popularity, are etched in the annals of motor racing lore. The Power and the Glory offers an intimate portrait of these two unique competitors, delving into the depths of their acrimony and sheer ambition. It is a thrilling story that showcases the fierce competition, skill, and determination that defined an era of automotive excellence.

Weight: 598g
Dimension: 257 x 242 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785313653