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The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen (Paperback): Kari Hotakainen The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen (Paperback)
Kari Hotakainen 2
R535 R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Save R113 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Kimi Räikkönen is the Finnish superstar Formula One driver with a reputation for being fast on the track and silent off it – until now!

In this superb and authorised portrait of Räikkönen, Kari Hotakainen gets to reveal the side of the man that few beyond his close family and friends have ever seen. Enigmatic and private, Ferrari’s former world champion driver rarely opens up to outsiders, but he granted Hotakainen exclusive access to his world and to his way of thinking. It ensures that this will be a book that will delight all fans of motorsport, who have long revered the Finn.

Including never-previously-seen photographs from his own collection, The Unknown Kimi Räikkönen takes the reader into the heart of the action at grands prix around the world, behind the scenes as race strategies are planned, and opens up the private side of his life that he normally guards so carefully.

With all the cult appeal of I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the raw excitement of Formula One and the insight of the best biographies, this is a book every sports fan will want to treasure.

Life In The Pitlane - My Journey To The Heart Of F1 (Paperback): Calum Nicholas Life In The Pitlane - My Journey To The Heart Of F1 (Paperback)
Calum Nicholas
R496 Discovery Miles 4 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An inspiring memoir from Red Bull's senior engineer Calum Nicholas that will open up the world of F1 like never before.

Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for.

Replete with all the high-octane tales and behind the scenes details you'd expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the Pitlane will bring a brand new perspective to this incredibly exciting corner of the market, as the inimitable Calum Nicholas reflects on his career in the sport so far, as well as the future he hopes lies ahead. Unflinching in his appraisal of F1 and where it's at in terms of diversity and inclusion, Calum hopes to spark industry-changing conversations and initiatives.

While Life in the Pitlane will address some difficult topics, it is, ultimately, a book designed to inspire its reader - because no matter what the odds have been, Calum has always found a way to make it work.

Formula One 2024 - Teams, Drivers, Tracks, Records (Paperback, 28th edition): Bruce Jones Formula One 2024 - Teams, Drivers, Tracks, Records (Paperback, 28th edition)
Bruce Jones
R410 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R44 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook is back for the new season.

This is the definitive guide to Formula 1 in 2024. A complete examination of all the teams racing this season (from Red Bull and Mercedes to Ferrari and McLaren), every driver (including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc) and all the tracks featured in the packed Grand Prix calendar.

Also including a full review of the 2023 season and a breakdown of the new rules and regulations for 2024, this indispensable guidebook features a full breakdown of last season's drivers' and constructors' world championship results - as well as a fill-in chart for 2024, so each book becomes your own personalised guide to the year's action.

Written by bestselling F1 author Bruce Jones and containing dozens of breathtaking photographs and detailed circuit illustrations plus a statistics section highlighting the major records in F1 history, this is the only guide you'll need for the racing action ahead.

Motor Racing Colouring Book (Paperback): Stanhope Books Motor Racing Colouring Book (Paperback)
Stanhope Books
R161 Discovery Miles 1 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Formula One Track Journal: Past and Present (Paperback): Stanhope Books Formula One Track Journal: Past and Present (Paperback)
Stanhope Books
R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Forever Forward - The inside story of McLaren Formula 1 (Hardcover): Ben Hunt Forever Forward - The inside story of McLaren Formula 1 (Hardcover)
Ben Hunt; Foreword by Zak Brown
R669 R586 Discovery Miles 5 860 Save R83 (12%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

With a foreword by McLaren CEO Zak Brown and written with inside access, this is the real-time, unfolding story of one of F1’s greatest ever teams, as they rise back up from oblivion.

Few names in motorsports carry the same authority as McLaren and, with their remarkable victory in the 2024 constructors championship, they are now returning to form in a spectacular way under the leadership of Zak Brown.

Going into 2023, Brown’s team were the second slowest on the grid, only to end it as arguably the second fastest, after a dramatic mid-season turnaround. In 2024, their driver Lando Norris achieved his first ever Grand Prix win in Miami, and McLaren fiercely competed for podiums against Ferrari and Red Bull.

Zak Brown took over a failing team from Ron Dennis in 2018, and his strategic vision is now seeing results. McLaren are on the rise again, looking to a future that will echo its hallowed past and legendary drivers James Hunt, Alain Prost, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton.

With access to the team's inner sanctum, this exhilarating account delves deep into McLaren’s history, revealing how their rich heritage forms the core of their identity today, before taking us behind the scenes to give us the inside track on their extraordinary resurgence. Guided by the motto motto ‘Forever Forward’, McLaren has a tradition of coming back from adversity time and time again to take the chequered flag against all the odds. Here they go again.

Formula One 2025 - Teams, Drivers, Tracks, Records (Paperback): Bruce Jones Formula One 2025 - Teams, Drivers, Tracks, Records (Paperback)
Bruce Jones
R470 R419 Discovery Miles 4 190 Save R51 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook is back for the new season.

This is the definitive guide to Formula 1 in 2025. A complete examination of all the teams racing this season, every driver and all the tracks featured in the packed Grand Prix calendar.

Also including a full review of the 2024 season and a breakdown of the new rules and regulations for 2025, this indispensable guidebook features a full breakdown of last season's drivers' and constructors' world championship results - as well as a fill-in chart for 2025, so each book becomes your own personalised guide to the year's action.

Written by bestselling F1 author Bruce Jones and containing dozens of breathtaking photographs and detailed circuit illustrations plus a statistics section highlighting the major records in F1 history, this is the only guide you'll need for the racing action ahead.

One Hit Wonders: The Story of One Off Grand Prix Winners (2016) (Paperback): Lloyd Bonson One Hit Wonders: The Story of One Off Grand Prix Winners (2016) (Paperback)
Lloyd Bonson
R330 Discovery Miles 3 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Driven by Desire - The Desire Wilson Story (Hardcover): Alan Wilson Driven by Desire - The Desire Wilson Story (Hardcover)
Alan Wilson 1
R784 R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Save R156 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From a five-year-old girl racing 60mph micro-midgets in South Africa, to a Formula One driver in the British Championship during her first full year of racing in the UK, and on to becoming the first and only woman ever to win a Formula One race, Desire Wilson was a winner bested by very few of her male rivals. But single-seater racing was just the start of Desire's ascent in motorsport. She won two FIA World Championship Sports Car Endurance races in 1980, and went on to compete in well over 120 types of race car at more than 100 race tracks around the world. Always competitive, she earned a reputation for an intense, no-nonsense approach to racing, shrugging off the media glamour to focus on the hard grind of staying competitive in one of the world's toughest sporting arenas. Moving to the male-dominated world of North American racing, Desire became a pioneer for women racing in the harsh world of Indy Cars, facing discrimination, financial problems, and other obstacles ranging from tragedy to farce. Her career is unique in the world of racing, encompassing everything from club racing to Formula One and World Championship sports cars, to the evil monsters of the IndyCar World Series - the world's fastest race cars. Hers is a story of hardships, fun, tragedy, perseverance, injury, and the amazing behind-the-scenes world masked by the public face and glamour of racing. It tells, too, of the consequences of politics and discrimination in the male world of professional auto racing.

The Story Of McLaren - A Tribute To Automotive Excellence (Hardcover): Alex Kalinauckas The Story Of McLaren - A Tribute To Automotive Excellence (Hardcover)
Alex Kalinauckas
R355 R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Save R76 (21%) Pre-order

Explore the revolutionary history of one of the biggest names in motorsport in this photographic tribute to McLaren.

For more than 60 years, the McLaren name has been synonymous with racing success and automotive innovation. The Story of McLaren gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the technology and, of course, the cars that have propelled this marque to the pinnacle of motorsport.

From its founding in 1963 by legendary Bruce McLaren, right through to its current position as one of the world's premier motoring brands, this beautifully designed pocket guide celebrates McLaren's major achievements across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and beyond. It also highlights the host of legendary drivers who have sat behind the wheel of a McLaren on the grid, from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton.

The brand's phenomenal road cars are also included here, from the record-breaking McLaren F1 to the revolutionary GTS. Filled with beautiful photography and insightful text, The Story of McLaren charts the history of this extraordinary marque in perfectly giftable package.

Growing Wings - The inside story of Red Bull Racing (Paperback): Ben Hunt Growing Wings - The inside story of Red Bull Racing (Paperback)
Ben Hunt
R430 R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Save R33 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Intrigue, high-stakes machinations and adrenaline-fuelled track action – Growing Wings is the never-before-told inside story of how the grid’s most fascinating, swagger-rich and win-at-all-costs team competed their way to total domination and disrupted Formula One’s world order.

With exclusive access to Red Bull's inner sanctum, but maintaining journalistic independence, leading F1 writer Ben Hunt probes the operations of a world-beating Formula One team over its eventful twenty-year history, from the rivalries, turbulence and controversy, to the game-changing tech and the leadership strategies. He also talks to the drivers themselves, including Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, for a fascinating insight into the mindset of motorsport athletes through success, risk and challenge.

Endorsed with a foreword by Team Principal Christian Horner, but maintaining journalistic independence, this thrilling, frank and unvarnished account of how the paddock’s loudest upstarts achieved team alchemy with the promotion of a driver called Max Verstappen, shows you what it looks like to go, learn, go again, tweak, test and ultimately outplay the competition in a way never before seen in Formula One.

Inner Speed Secrets - Mental Strategies to Maximize Your Racing Performance (Paperback): Ross Bentley, Ronn Langford Inner Speed Secrets - Mental Strategies to Maximize Your Racing Performance (Paperback)
Ross Bentley, Ronn Langford
R491 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Maximize your driving ability with tips from the experts! Based on performance seminars conducted by the authors for race car drivers, this informative guide helps you consistently perform at your highest level. Chapters discuss: The Driver - The Ultimate Management System; Inner Race Driving; Skills and Techniques; and Strategies.

Full Throttle (Hardcover): Henry Birkin Full Throttle (Hardcover)
Henry Birkin
R871 Discovery Miles 8 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Senna & Imola (Hardcover): Mario Donnini Senna & Imola (Hardcover)
Mario Donnini
R854 Discovery Miles 8 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first title in a series born of collaboration between Giorgio Nada Editore and the Imola Autodrome, which will see a series of books appear over time, devoted to the Italian track. This bi-lingual book has as the object the story of Ayrton at Imola, a circuit at which the Brazilian competed from 1984 to 1994, winning on three occasions and starting from pole eight times. The volume closes with a section on the three days there from 1-3 May 2014 that took place to mark the 20th anniversary of Ayrton's death, commemorated on the Imola track. The next title in the series is to be devoted to Gilles Villeneuve

One Summer in Monte Carlo - The perfect escapist read from bestseller Jennifer Bohnet (Hardcover): Jennifer Bohnet One Summer in Monte Carlo - The perfect escapist read from bestseller Jennifer Bohnet (Hardcover)
Jennifer Bohnet
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

You can run to the sun, but can you ever hide? From the bestselling author of Villa of Sun and Secrets.Monte Carlo means different things to different people; for some it's a billionaires playground, overflowing with glitz and glamour but for others it's where dangerous secrets lay hidden. For Nanette Weston, and her then fiance, F1 racing driver Zac Ewart, their dream life came to an abrupt halt 3 years ago following a car accident which Zac walked away from, but left Nanette being airlifted back to the UK, never to return and never to see her fiance again. Monte Carlo was a place she wanted to forget, not revisit. But when her friend and employer, Vanessa asks Nanette to look after her children in the Principality for a few months, Nanette knew she had no choice but to return. As the F1 circus once again comes to town, with Zac in pole position, mistakes of the past, leave legacies for the future... This book was previously published as Follow Your Star by Jennifer Bohnet. What readers are saying about One Summer in Monte Carlo: 'As always with Jennifers books I was able to escape into a completely different world, one we can only dream about.' 'I could imagine myself as the main female character and could hardly put down the book.' 'A superb fast-paced read with a real surprise and absolutely loved the F1 glamour of Monaco - I really felt I was there!' 'Such a roller coaster ride of people's lives. Tragic, sad, happy tumultuous feelings of life in the fast lane.'

Inside Mercedes F1 - Life In The Fast Lane (Paperback): Matt Whyman Inside Mercedes F1 - Life In The Fast Lane (Paperback)
Matt Whyman
R430 R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Save R33 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Discover the exclusive, access-all-areas inside story of one of the most successful F1 teams, perfect for fans of Drive to Survive.

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team was once untouchable. But now, the winner of seven Drivers' World Championships and eight consecutive Constructors' World Championships must confront the reality of no longer being F1's top dog.

Fully embedded across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, award-winning writer Matt Whyman follows decorated drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, Team Principal Toto Wolff, and the extraordinary men and women that design, build and race the team's cars as they fight back – on and off the track.

From the tension of pre-season testing to the thrill and glamour of race weekends – including events such as Silverstone, Monaco, and the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix – Whyman provides fascinating insight into the world of the fastest sport on earth and one of its most successful teams.

With exclusive and unprecedented access to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, and never-before-seen photos, Inside Mercedes F1 charts the journey of the Silver Arrows as they face their greatest challenge yet: the race back to the front.

Starting on Pole - The New Professional's Guide to the Motorsport Industry (Hardcover): Tom Roberts Starting on Pole - The New Professional's Guide to the Motorsport Industry (Hardcover)
Tom Roberts
R651 Discovery Miles 6 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Gerry Marshall - His Authorised Biography (Hardcover): Jeremy Walton Gerry Marshall - His Authorised Biography (Hardcover)
Jeremy Walton; Edited by Gregor Marshall
R1,114 R1,013 Discovery Miles 10 130 Save R101 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the illustrated biography of a much-loved character from the British motorsport scene who drove in flamboyant style and won over 600 races. Gerry Marshall was a legendary figure in British motorsport from the mid-1960s until his death in 2005. A larger-than-life character in every way, Gerry's outrageous behavior, humor, outspokenness and legendary capacity for alcohol combined to ensure that no social event with his presence will ever be forgotten, while his amazing car control, tenacity and natural showmanship provided wonderful entertainment for thousands of racegoers over a 40-year career in which he won more than 600 races. This is a lavishly illustrated tribute to be treasured by all of Gerry's fans.

Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car - Every Race Car Since 1950 (Hardcover): Stuart Codling Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car - Every Race Car Since 1950 (Hardcover)
Stuart Codling; Contributions by James Mann
R1,595 R1,083 Discovery Miles 10 830 Save R512 (32%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car examines every F1 racer Ferrari has campaigned since 1950, each accompanied by exhilarating imagery and technical specifications.

Ferrari has been a top Formula 1 competitor since the series’ inception over 70 years ago. From its first dedicated racer, the 125, through the transition to rear-engine cars to today’s technological powerhouses, Ferrari has never rested on it laurels. The longest running team in F1, Ferrari has a record 16 constructor’s titles. Its cars have been driven by some of the greatest racers of all time, including Michael Schumacher, Gilles Villeneuve, Phil Hill, Niki Lauda, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, and more.

Presented in chronological order, each of Ferrari’s F1 cars is featured with:

  • An exploration of its design and significant features
  • Technical specifications
  • A discussion of its racing record
  • Spectacular full-page images, both historic and contemporary

The book wraps up with a full competition record for all of the cars.
 
Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car is the complete reference to all of the amazing red racers that have cemented Ferrari’s reputation as the dominant manufacturer in F1 history.
The Formula One Atlas - The Definitive Visual Guide to the World of F1 (Hardcover): Bruce Jones The Formula One Atlas - The Definitive Visual Guide to the World of F1 (Hardcover)
Bruce Jones
R774 R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Save R106 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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 forty-eight countries across six 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 seventy 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.

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang - Every Model Since 1964-1/2 (Hardcover): Mike Mueller The Complete Book of Ford Mustang - Every Model Since 1964-1/2 (Hardcover)
Mike Mueller
R1,019 Discovery Miles 10 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Porsche 75th Anniversary - Expect the Unexpected (Hardcover): Randy Leffingwell Porsche 75th Anniversary - Expect the Unexpected (Hardcover)
Randy Leffingwell; Foreword by Hurley Haywood
R1,073 Discovery Miles 10 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Dream in Red - Ferrari by Maggi & Maggi - A photographic journey through the finest cars ever made (Hardcover): Stuart Codling A Dream in Red - Ferrari by Maggi & Maggi - A photographic journey through the finest cars ever made (Hardcover)
Stuart Codling
R1,035 R849 Discovery Miles 8 490 Save R186 (18%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The definitive photographic celebration of 70 years of Ferrari's production cars, by the world's foremost Ferrari photography archive. Also including the key stats and stories behind more than 150 cars. Celebrate the performance, design and beauty of the prancing horse in these breathtaking photographs, captured by specialist Ferrari photographers, Maggi & Maggi. More than 300 jaw-dropping images covering over 150 cars from across Ferrari's history – from the 125 S of 1947 and the era-defining 250 GTO to the notorious F40 and the Enzo – sit alongside detailed technical specifications and fascinating text telling the story behind each model by renowned Ferrari expert Stuart Codling. With some of the most beautiful, powerful and expensive cars in the world, this elegant collection is a stunning reminder of the enduring appeal of Ferrari. The MAGGI & MAGGI archive is the world's foremost collection of Ferrari photography. The culmination of a forty-year project to photograph every Ferrari model, it houses close to 100,000 images. This book showcases the very best of the archive.

So, You want to be a Racing Driver? - Everything you need to know start motor racing in cars and karts in the UK (Paperback):... So, You want to be a Racing Driver? - Everything you need to know start motor racing in cars and karts in the UK (Paperback)
Leanne Fahy
R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Let's dispel the myth that becoming a racing driver is an unobtainable dream. Although not cheap, it is certainly an accessible hobby or career path. As well as guiding the reader through the early processes of becoming a racing driver, from karting through to car racing, it also focuses on how to make the most of track time, how to utilise instruction, and the importance of using professional race simulator centres. The author also shares some inside information relating to media skills, such as how to deal with the motorsport press, and how to use social media to your advantage. The experience she has gathered during her motorsport career has formed the basis for this book, drawing on her experience as a motorsport journalist, writing for various publications and online media outlets, as well as working for a track day company, various motor racing clubs and organisations, and running her own Motorsport PR agency.

Wrooom 2011 - Modonna Di Campiglio-Trentino (English, Italian, Paperback): Ercole Colombo Wrooom 2011 - Modonna Di Campiglio-Trentino (English, Italian, Paperback)
Ercole Colombo
R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Before becoming involved with strategies, asphalt, technicians, team personnel and drivers, they challenged the snow and ice in the unequalled scenario of Madonna di Campiglio. In 2010, Vroom also became a summer rendezvous, so this new book is about both events. The indisputable stars of this year were Fernando Alonso and Valentino Rossi who, in a lively verbal sparring match and talking of their experiences at Wrooom, re-live their respective seasons. And all packed with spectacular pictures by that maestro of the lens, Ercole Colombo.

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