F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion (revised and updated)

‘This encyclopaedia of driver and racing history will shift your F1 knowledge up a gear.’ – Daily Mail

Explore the global history of Formula One in this definitive visual reference, now revised and updated to include the 2026 season.

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. From Mclaren, Mercedes and Lamborghini to Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen this book is the go-to guide for all things Formula One.

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. Filled with stunning photography, racing circuit maps photography and expert commentary, F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion takes you inside the world of Formula One like never before. This revised F1 2026 season updated edition is the perfect collection piece for new fans and seasoned enthusiasts alike, and is great gift for Formula One fans and motorsport enthusiasts.