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Only the very best make it to the top. Since 1950, just 34 drivers have earned the title of Formula One World Champion, joining an elite group that has shaped the history of motorsport. In Formula One: The Champions, legendary F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton and award-winning photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier present an unparalleled tribute to the greatest drivers of all time.
This book offers in-depth profiles of every F1 World Champion, revealing the triumphs, rivalries, and defining moments that turned these drivers into legends. Each chapter is packed with:
- Expertly written career overviews, highlighting the risks and rivalries that made these champions stand out.
- Stunning photography that brings their victories, personal moments, and defining races to life.
- Rare and intimate interviews, including conversations with icons like James Hunt, Ayrton Senna, and Niki Lauda.
- Exclusive quotes from modern F1 stars, including Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Nico Rosberg.
- A foreword by Bernie Ecclestone, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of the sport.
But who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Fans and experts have debated this question for decades, but one thing is certain; every champion has delivered moments of pure brilliance, unmatched skill, and fearless determination.
Formula One: The Champions is the ultimate collector's edition, perfect for longtime F1 fans, new enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the pursuit of greatness.
List of contents
Foreword
Introduction
Dr Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina
Juan Manuel Fangio
Alberto Ascari
Mike Hawthorn
Sir Jack Brabham
Phil Hill
Graham Hill
Jim Clark
John Surtees
Denis 'Denny' Hulme
Sir Jackie Stewart
Jochen Rindt
Emerson Fittipaldi
Niki Lauda
James Hunt
Mario Andretti
Jody Scheckter
Alan Jones
Nelson Piquet
Keke Rosberg
Alain Prost
Ayrton Senna
Nigel Mansell
Michael Schumacher
Damon Hill
Jacques Villeneuve
Mika Häkkinen
Fernando Alonso
Kimi Räikkönen
Lewis Hamilton
Jenson Button
Sebastian Vettel
Nico Rosberg
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
About the author
Maurice Hamilton has been part of the Formula One scene since 1977 and was the
Observer’s motor racing correspondent for 20 years. He has written more than 20 books as well as commentating on Formula One for BBC Radio. He is now actively involved with the online community on Twitter and writes several blogs whilst continuing to write books about racing.
Once described as the ‘Cartier-Bresson of Motor Racing’ due to his uncanny ability to capture key moments,
Bernard Cahier was a renowned photo-journalist. Starting in 1952, he covered both F1 and sports car races for innumerable magazines around the world and sometimes even raced himself, notably at Sebring and in the Targa Florio. He founded the IRPA (International Racing Press Association) in 1968 and remained its president until his retirement in 1985.
The Cahier Archive is the only photographic collection covering the history of the Formula One Championship to have remained in the hands of its original authors. Two photographers have built this archive:
Bernard Cahier and his son
Paul-Henri, giving the collection two very different styles. Bernard was a reporter and had the gift to make people truly live events through his pictures. Paul-Henri, on the other hand, has always leaned towards an artistic approach to photography. The common ground of their photos though, is that they always go beyond the illustrative dimension.
Bernie Ecclestone is the former chief executive of the Formula One Group, which manages Formula One and controls the commercial rights to the sport.
Summary
Experience the thrill of Formula One like never before. This deluxe, large-format book showcases every F1 World Champion, from Juan Manuel Fangio to Lewis Hamilton, with breath-taking photography and expert analysis that captures the intensity, skill, and legacy of the sport.
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"A must-have for anyone interested in the stories of Formula One drivers, their professional lives and racing careers."
Report
'The old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words certainly applies here. With Hamilton's profiles being succinct, it allows the iconic Cahier Archive - built by Bernard and his son Paul-Henri - to come to the forefront and leave a lasting impression on the reader... Hamilton and the Cahier Archive have combined again to create a statement piece which would be a very worthy addition to your Formula 1 collection. 4/5 - Highly recommended.' PlanetF1
