{"product_id":"the-grand-prix-year-phillip-horton-9781399414890","title":"The Grand Prix Year: An Insider's Guide to Formula 1 Racing","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A beautiful book'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennie Gow, BBC F1 commentator\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A true insider's guide to this most complex and thrilling of sports'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Jacques, Formula 1 commentator and broadcaster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 RACES. 21 COUNTRIES. 20 DRIVERS. MILLIONS OF SPECTATORS. WELCOME TO LIFE IN THE FAST LANE.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMillions follow the F1 racing season from March to November, but few realise the enormity and complexity of a sport that encompasses so much more than 20 or so Sunday afternoons in the year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith access to drivers, pit crews, backroom operations, strategists, journalists, PR executives and promoters, journalist Phillip Horton shares his extensive knowledge and experience, and provides an up-close-and-personal insight into the world and workings of Formula One. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grand Prix Year\u003c\/i\u003e delves inside each of the diverse grands prix on the calendar, taking you to spectacular locations across the world and giving you in-depth descriptions of every aspect of the championship. Learn about the practice sessions and last-minute adjustments to the finely tuned race day schedule, driver warm-ups, grid preparation, intense pit lane operations and the red light start sequence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery facet of the sport is explored to grip and enlighten any motorsport fans. With engrossing anecdotes, interviews and insider knowledge, this definitive, all-action book unlocks a fascinating and enthralling sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phillip Horton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1399414895\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781399414890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Sport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.02w x 1.00d","brand":"Phillip Horton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46451211469055,"sku":"9781399414890","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6bb1ddea-8ea7-4eb5-a2cc-d3f554ff37ed.jpg?v=1735876794","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-grand-prix-year-phillip-horton-9781399414890","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}