Remarkable Motor Races

Remarkable Motor Races is a stunning collection of photographs and stories from the world of motor racing, featuring iconic racecourses and races from around the globe. It includes interviews with top drivers and historical insights, and showcases a range of motorsport disciplines, from F1 to hillclimb races.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Remarkable Motor Races is a captivating collection of stunning photographs that transport you right into the heart of the world's most thrilling motor races. With a wide range of racecourses from around the globe, this book offers a unique perspective on the sport of motorsport. "There have been plenty of books about races and race tracks. But none with the depth and scope of this one... A fascinating collection of stories reaching outside the world of F1 to the wider motorsport diaspora," says GP Racing. "Its absolutely beautiful. If you're a new Formula 1 fan or an old Formula 1 fan, there will be things in here. The photography is sensational. It's full of Andrew's very smart observations and actual history about this fascinating world of motorsport," says Greg James on The Fast and the Curious. Ever since Ferenc Sziz won the original 'grand prix race at Le Mans in 1906, man has been racing machines for sport. Remarkable Motor Races gathers together some of the most epic challenges on four wheels that exist today, from the Dakar rally in the sand-blown deserts of Saudi Arabia to the glamorous F1 Monaco Grand Prix, or the 'Race to the Clouds, scaling Colorados Pikes Peak at speed on a track lacking safety barriers... The BBC's chief F1 writer, Andrew Benson, has assembled some of the greatest races and the race circuits associated with them – globally recognized names such as Monza, Silverstone, Spa, Daytona, Le Mans, Indianapolis, Nurburgring and Laguna Seca – and explores their rich history of triumph and tragedy. There are also the storied, long-distance road races now resurrected for classic cars and run as regulation rallies, such as the Targa Florio and the Mille Miglia, or the celebrated World Rally Championship events like the Acropolis, Monte Carlo and Rally Finland where cars are regularly airborne on serial jumps. The book features stunning images of iconic race cars, including the Ferrari 250 GTO, the Porsche 917, the McLaren F1, and the Lotus 72, as well as candid interviews with drivers and team owners. "This book is a must-read for any motorsport fan," says James Hunt, the three-time Formula One World Champion. "It's a beautiful tribute to the sport and its history." Remarkable Motor Races is available now in hardcover and digital formats.

Weight: 1338g
Dimension: 290 x 252 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008659691