Grid to Glory offers a unique perspective on the world of Formula 1. The book is a collection of fantastic (and sometimes untold) stories about the Formula 1 circus. These stories have made F1 what it is today.
Grid to Glory
In 75 chapters, acclaimed commentator Alex Jacques describes the rise, fall and revival of F1 through the extraordinary moments that have defined its history. Jacques covers the teams, the drivers, the bosses and the pit crews, taking readers from the paddock to the pit wall to experience the energy, drama and personalities that make F1 the world’s most exciting motor sport.
Highlights include:
· The big personalities who shaped the sport, and the antics they got up to.
· How a simple misinterpretation of the rules led to the creation of a monster car.
· Lewis Hamilton’s shocking move to Ferrari.
· Romain Grosjean’s life-threatening crash in Man on Fire.
“Who better than Alex Jacques, the voice of F1, to take you through the most sensational, controversial, tragic and important moments of this beloved sport. From the founding of the world championship to Drive to Survive and Abu Dhabi 2021, his passion, dedication and knowledge make his brilliant debut book a joy to read. Enjoy this wonderful journey through 75 years of Formula 1.” — Laura Winter, F1TV broadcaster
Grid to Glory combines iconic moments with unknown stories and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the glamour, rivalry, risks, strategies, technology and controversies that characterise Formula 1. The book includes a foreword by former F1 driver and commentator David Coulthard.
Written by one of the most authoritative voices in the sport, this book will appeal to both old and new fans, providing a new context for some of the most talked-about incidents in F1 history.
About the author: Alex Jacques is an award-winning sports commentator and broadcaster, best known as the lead Formula 1 commentator for Channel 4 and F1TV, and the voice of all F1 digital broadcasts. He appears in the popular Netflix series Drive to Survive and was named Sports Broadcaster of the Year in 2022.
Conclusion
The book reads like a train; once you start reading it, you are guaranteed to want to continue. Do not expect a picture book, because apart from a few inserts, there are not many photographs. However, this does not detract from the fact that it is a book that every F1 enthusiast should have in their home.
The price should not deter you, because it is already on sale for fifteen euros in better bookshops. An ideal gift to place under the Christmas tree
The book will be published in paperback and hardback editions. For more information or to purchase the book, please contact the publisher directly at “Michael O’Mara Books”.
ISBN: 9781789298758