Formula One: The Australian and New Zealand Story

Hardback

Main Details

Title Formula One: The Australian and New Zealand Story
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Smailes
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 251,Width 197
ISBN/Barcode 9781761065316
ClassificationsDewey:796.720994
Audience
General
Illustrations Full-colour photos integrated throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Allen & Unwin
Imprint Allen & Unwin
Publication Date 2 November 2021
Publication Country Australia

Description

Since 1950, fifteen Australians and nine New Zealanders have raced in world championship Formula One, the pinnacle of motor racing. Three - Jack Brabham, Denny Hulme and Alan Jones - have won the world title. Two have died in the attempt without ever facing the world championship starters' lights. So few drivers make it to Formula One. Ever fewer succeed in the fastest and most challenging four-wheeled sport of all. Now John Smailes, author of the bestselling Climbing the Mountain, Race Across the World, Mount Panorama and Speed Kings, gives us the definitive story of our involvement with Formula One, from the pioneer days in the aftermath of World War II, to the championship glory of Brabham, Hulme and Jones, the grit and determination of Mark Webber, and Australia's current Formula One star, the irrepressible Daniel Ricciardo, all the way to potential champions of the future like Oscar Piastri. With over 150 stunning photographs, and interviews with drivers past and present, as well as the engineers, managers and team owners behind the scenes, this is the must-have book for every Australian and New Zealand fan of Formula One.

Author Biography

John Smailes has worked as a motor racing journalist and PR consultant for more than four decades. As a young reporter he covered the London-Sydney Marathon and has a substantial library of photographs as well as contemporary interviews and records. His most recent books are Race Across the World (A&U 2018), Mount Panorama (A&U 2019) and Speed Kings (A&U 2020).