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Explore the global history of Formula One in this definitive visual reference.
F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion offers a comprehensive insight into the history, geography, and culture of the world’s most popular and exciting motorsport. Written by former Autosport editor Bruce Jones, it spotlights each of the 48 countries across 6 continents to have produced an F1 driver or hosted a Grand Prix, exploring the circuits, teams, people, and stories that make up each nation’s F1 heritage.
With individual chapters dedicated to each country, this beautifully illustrated reference book profiles the drivers, constructors, and tracks that have made their mark on Formula One and contributed to the sport’s global expansion over more than 70 years of racing.
Filled with stunning photography, circuit maps, and expert commentary, F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion takes you inside the world of Formula One like never before, perfect for new fans and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion offers a comprehensive insight into the history, geography, and culture of the world’s most popular and exciting motorsport. Written by former Autosport editor Bruce Jones, it spotlights each of the 48 countries across 6 continents to have produced an F1 driver or hosted a Grand Prix, exploring the circuits, teams, people, and stories that make up each nation’s F1 heritage.
With individual chapters dedicated to each country, this beautifully illustrated reference book profiles the drivers, constructors, and tracks that have made their mark on Formula One and contributed to the sport’s global expansion over more than 70 years of racing.
Filled with stunning photography, circuit maps, and expert commentary, F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion takes you inside the world of Formula One like never before, perfect for new fans and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Price: $39.99
Pages: 256
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Imprint: Michael O'Mara Books US
Publication Date:
07 October 2025
Trim Size: 11.02 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9781789298000
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
SPORTS & RECREATION / Motor Sports / General, Motor sports, SPORTS & RECREATION / Reference, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects, TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / Pictorial, Car racing, Motor cars: general interest
“A go-to guide… Jones writes with authority and color about all aspects and eras [and] the photography is excellent too, with large and often evocative images” - Motorsport News
Bruce Jones is a former editor of Autosport magazine and one of the most respected commentators and reporters in motorsport. As well as the bestselling yearly Formula One Guide, he has written numerous other books on the sport, including Formula One Circuits From Above and The Formula One Record Book. He is based in Dorset.
Introduction 8
Europe 10
- Austria 12
- Belgium 22
- Czechia 34
- Denmark 34
- Finland 35
- France 38
- Germany 52
- Hungary 64
- Ireland 65
- Italy 66
- Liechtenstein 80
- Monaco 81
- Netherlands 88
- Poland 98
- Portugal 99
- Russia 104
- Spain 108
- Sweden 120
- Switzerland 122
- Turkey 123
- United Kingdom 124
Americas 138
- Argentina 140
- Brazil 150
- Canada 162
- Chile 173
- Colombia 174
- Mexico 175
- United States of America 180
- Uruguay 194
- Venezuela 195
Asia and the Middle East 196
- Azerbaijan 198
- Bahrain 200
- China 202
- India 204
- Indonesia 206
- Japan 207
- Malaysia 216
- Qatar 218
- Saudi Arabia 220
- Singapore 222
- South Korea 224
- Thailand 225
- United Arab Emirates 226
Oceania 228
- Australia 230
- New Zealand 240
Africa 242
- Morocco 244
- Zimbabwe 246
- South Africa 247
Index 254
Picture Credits 256