The Formula. How con artists, geniuses, and speed enthusiasts turned Formula 1 into the fastest-growing sport in the world

Passion, speed, adrenaline!

For decades, "Formula 1" has been an integral part of the international sports landscape, evolving from the experiments of a small group of European mechanics working in their garages to a global phenomenon.

In this book, Wall Street Journal... reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg tell the epic story of how "F1" saved itself from collapse and finally conquered the world through cunning and fearlessness. As speed machines, big money, beautiful girls, and glamorous settings flash in the background, The Formula tells the story of how the modern boom of "F1" was, in fact, decades in the making and is the product of nearly continuous transformations and experiments in the sport.

"I picked up this book not expecting miracles — all the events described are known to experienced, meticulous fans of 'Formula 1'. But upon opening it to the first page, I couldn’t put it down! Instead of a dry listing of facts — it’s a brilliantly (and humorously!) written narrative where the main characters of the sport appear as figures in a twisted blockbuster titled 'Formula 1'." — Natalia Fabrichnova, Formula 1 commentator