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Drive to Victory: Incredible True Stories from the Fastest Sport in the World
The perfect read for the Formula One-mad kid in your life. Written by a real life racing driver Karun Chandhok!
How fast do Formula One cars really go? How do you become a racing driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world?
Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts about the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. From trackside to podium, leading Sky Sports Grand Prix commentator and former Formula One driver Karun Chandhok showcases the best teams, drivers, tracks, cars, jaw-dropping moments and more.
Featuring the iconic drivers on the circuit today, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell, plus iconic drivers from the past like Michael Schumachers, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button, and the trail blazing female drivers Maria Terese de Filippis and Lella Lombardi - and not forgetting the great teams and impressive tracks that push drivers to their limit.
Karun takes readers behind-the-scenes and under the bonnet to show what it really takes to drive to success in the world of F1 and how you can be a part of it.
How fast do Formula One cars really go? How do you become a racing driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world?
Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts about the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. From trackside to podium, leading Sky Sports Grand Prix commentator and former Formula One driver Karun Chandhok showcases the best teams, drivers, tracks, cars, jaw-dropping moments and more.
Featuring the iconic drivers on the circuit today, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell, plus iconic drivers from the past like Michael Schumachers, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button, and the trail blazing female drivers Maria Terese de Filippis and Lella Lombardi - and not forgetting the great teams and impressive tracks that push drivers to their limit.
Karun takes readers behind-the-scenes and under the bonnet to show what it really takes to drive to success in the world of F1 and how you can be a part of it.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2025
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January 8, 2025
Thanks to Hachette and Karun Chandhok for the advanced copy for review.
If you have a kid on your life that loves formula 1 or is starting to become interested in it then this is a great book. It is an interesting read for kids that showcases the current drivers, cars and teams alongside some of the bigger moments of the sports past (think Senna v Prost etc) but does it in an age appropriate way.
You can tell Karun has kids that love the sport as much as him. The excitement of the sport jumps off the page and he is eager to help kids learn.
The simple graphics and top Trump style cards for certain drivers add to the visual appeal for kids as well.
Overall a great intro to the sport for kids
If you have a kid on your life that loves formula 1 or is starting to become interested in it then this is a great book. It is an interesting read for kids that showcases the current drivers, cars and teams alongside some of the bigger moments of the sports past (think Senna v Prost etc) but does it in an age appropriate way.
You can tell Karun has kids that love the sport as much as him. The excitement of the sport jumps off the page and he is eager to help kids learn.
The simple graphics and top Trump style cards for certain drivers add to the visual appeal for kids as well.
Overall a great intro to the sport for kids
January 8, 2025
Although this is a book aimed at children is perfect for anyone wanting to get into F1, wanting to expand their knowledge or just to refresh their knowledge.
It includes everything you need to know from how the sport started, how it got shown on TV, all about the cars, past and present drivers.
I loved how it if included current drivers on the grid along with the greats in the sport with fun facts throughout the book! Especially loved the mention of the previous female F1 drivers and the F1 Academy to include both girls and boys who love this sport.
5/5 stars from me!
Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an e-arc in change for a honest review.
It includes everything you need to know from how the sport started, how it got shown on TV, all about the cars, past and present drivers.
I loved how it if included current drivers on the grid along with the greats in the sport with fun facts throughout the book! Especially loved the mention of the previous female F1 drivers and the F1 Academy to include both girls and boys who love this sport.
5/5 stars from me!
Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an e-arc in change for a honest review.
August 3, 2025
LOVED this
June 18, 2025
I'm a new F1 fan and this book gave me a perfect chance to skim through the history of F1. would recommend if you are getting into f1. Fyi, it's a children's book (too)
October 10, 2025
Aimed at children but perfect quick read for anyone getting into Formula 1. Very factual and accessible.
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