An access-all-areas look inside the thrilling world of Formula One.

Formula One is one of the most intense, complex and secretive sports on the planet. Recent documentaries such as Netflix's Drive to Survive series have given a glimpse of life inside the paddock, but there are so many more stories from this high-stakes, globetrotting world that remain untold.

In F1 Confidential, Guardian journalist Giles Richards speaks to the men and women inside Formula One to reveal the inner workings of the world's most glamorous motorsport. Featuring exclusive interviews with experts at every level - from drivers and team principals to engineers and pit mechanics - and from teams including Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren and more, this is an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look inside a modern Formula One team.

With contributions from dozens of insiders, each with their own fascinating stories, insights and revelations, F1 Confidential takes you inside Formula One like never before.

In September of 2003, 21 hand-picked students began attending classes at SUNY Purchase's prestigious filmmaking conservatory and set out to earn their Bachelor of Fine Arts. Before the class could engage in actual film production, the students were assigned the task of writing a series of short stories. These stories were meant to sharpen the class's ability to create ideas and see them to fruition. This book is the result of that class: 23 tales of undeniable creativity and imagination. 23 tales by 12 authors that best represents the youthful ambition, idealism, cynicism, and explosive originality that this group, the next generation of American filmmakers, has to offer.

• Ralph Arend
• Noah Barrow
• Nick D'Agostino
• Michael Gallucio
• Bob Geile
• Emma Gencarelli
• Sara Hahn
• Joseph Lindquist
• Billy Song
• Nate Spengler
• Richard Tanne
• Corrina Waxman