The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport

Jonathan Clegg , Joshua Robinson
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The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport

Jonathan Clegg , Joshua Robinson
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Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Don’t bother

"A superficial and sensationalist coverage of recent Formula 1 history by two men with no background (or apparent interest) in Gran Prix racing. From the very first chapter they wittingly or otherwise discard facts and reality in a book that reads like the comments section of a third rate cable sports channel."

Bob22627 (1/5)

Limitless.

"I read this book online during a flight, and it was simply wonderful! It's perfect for the fans of motor racing who want to learn more about the running of the sport itself, not just the car. From stories of the shaping of Formula One by Bernie Ecclestone to the magnificent hybrid day era shared by the iconic Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, the book provides a fascinating perspective on the rise of a sport that spans the world. _x000D_ _x000D_ 5/5 read, would definitely read again!"

Ferrari16 (5/5)

Solid read for F1 fans

"Got it as gift for my dad and he finished it in week and is already lending it off to friends! He said it’s a great and fascinating read for F1 fans"

Samantha M. (5/5)

A+ for F1

"Bought as a gift for a F1 fan and he loved it! I watch F1 the odd time, but think I might even read it."

Laurie (5/5)

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  • Published date: Mar 12, 2024
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 304
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • ISBN: 9780063318625
  • Dimensions: 6.0" W x 0.93" L x 9.0" H

“Deep and intelligent…a portrait of football greatness.” - Arsène Wenger on Messi vs. Ronaldo

“A comprehensive primer into the entwined histories of the two titans and the commercial forces that have molded their careers and, by extension, the sport.” - New York Times on Messi vs. Ronaldo

“While these two soaring greats are known for their transcendent wonder on the field, this rollicking narrative plunges into the complex backstories and entire ecosystems that propelled their colliding trajectories. With a pair of epic hero stories like The Last Dance or Homer’s Odyssey in cleats, this book traces the journey from aspirational prodigies to global commercial billboards, explaining how these two juggernauts and their rivalry shaped the most popular, and lucrative, era of the world’s most beloved sport.” - Roger Bennett, founder, Men in Blazers Media Network, on Messi vs. Ronaldo

“This rigorously researched book avoids becoming hagiography. The result is an ambitious and valuable study for all those who want to understand the modern world of football that Mr. Messi and Mr. Ronaldo have helped forge.” - The Economist on Messi vs. Ronaldo

“This book explains the brilliant backstory behind how each player became a start and how that stardom changed the footballing landscape not just in Spain but in the wider world as well…I read it in a day.” - Rebecca Lowe, NBC Sports, on Messi vs. Ronaldo

"Entertaining...I binged this book faster than I watched Drive to Survive. Robinson and Clegg’s achievement is to provide more than enough for both hardcore fans and newcomers. Though they lack a protagonist to follow across the decades, their crash course in F1 history is deeply researched and reported."  - Financial Times

“A stunningly researched and comprehensive work of business reportage that somehow reads like a novel, The Formula is a lively hot lap through the untold history and explosive growth of the most glamorous, spectacular, and sordid global sport of them all. With all of the juicy background and context about Formula 1 that you won’t see on Netflix, this is hands down the greatest, most definitive book ever written about F1. A sweeping sports story for the ages.” - Sam Walker, bestselling author of The Captain Class

“No one explains exactly what’s happening in global sports like the duo of Clegg and Robinson. They’ve done it again with The Formula, a fascinating account of how F1 exploded in the Netflix age. Modern F1 is the sports story of this era, and no one could tell it better. In a book about racing geniuses, no one is better at their craft than the storytellers themselves.” - Kevin Clark, ESPN and Omaha Productions

“The fastest read you will ever pick up. The Formula brings you inside the furious present and sometimes bizarre past of the world’s richest, most technologically advanced form of sport. Even if you don’t know how to drive, you should read this book.”


- A. J. Baime, bestselling author of Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans

“An appropriately fast-paced narrative of Formula 1 auto racing, whose popularity is exploding . . . A thrill for fans of F1, and a fine example of fluid sports writing.” - Kirkus Reviews

“[An] exceptional account of an intense sport . . . The authors go beyond the adrenaline-drenched action of the racetracks in portraying the progression of Formula One.”


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