Formula 1 Cars

The Greatest F1 Cars from 1950 to the Present Day

Maurice Hamilton, Martin Brundle OBE, Collins Books

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English

Collins
11 September 2025

Mechanical engineering; Sporting venues; Car racing

A visual and fact-filled feast for every true F1 fan.

A stunning Formula One book with amazing photography showcasing 50 iconic F1 cars from 1950 to the modern day, highlighting engineering innovations, their impact on the automotive industry, historic races, drivers, pioneering engineers and teams who put them on the racing track.

Maurice Hamilton covers the technical specifications of the cars and pulls out the amazing stories behind the pictures to appeal to every true Formula 1 fan and lovers of the Grand Prix and motor sport.

Get the inside story on the teams, the designers, famous drivers and the memorable races they were involved in plus the amazing tracks they raced on.

By: Maurice Hamilton
Foreword by: Martin Brundle OBE, Collins Books
Imprint: Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 282mm, Width: 219mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.280kg
ISBN: 9780008711030
ISBN 10: 0008711038
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 11 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maurice Hamilton is one the most respected motor racing journalists on the circuit. A writer for the Observer and Motorsport News, he is also the sport’s correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live. His previous books include the Autocourse annual and collaborations with Eddie Irvine and the Jordan and Stewart racing teams. He has followed Ken Tyrrell’s career since 1977, having written press releases for the Tyrrell team from 1976 to 1979 as well as several features on his life.