The Times Speed

It's the sport that has it all: thrills, spills, technical sophistication and daredevil brilliance. From its origins in war-torn Europe to today's global phenomenon, Speed: The History of Formula 1 World Championships charts the past eight decades of F1.


With articles from The Times covering the most iconic races, epic rivalries, engineering innovations and mind-bending statistics, this collection will make you feel as if you were there in the moment watching Formula 1's greatest legends unfold on the track.


Filled with incredible stories about the sport's movers and shakers, in this volume you'll find:




Coverage of 74 World Championships, from 1950 to 2023
A foreword by Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing
Expert commentary from Kevin Eason, former motor racing correspondent for The Times
Season analysis, race reports, results tables and records
Incredible photography of the cars, drivers and key racing moments


A must-read history book for Formula 1 enthusiasts and fans of Netflix's Drive to Survive series.