The History of Formula 1
  • The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
  • The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers
The History of Formula 1 - Historic Newspapers

This coffee-table book features 160 pages of authentic Daily Mirror newspaper reports about The History of Formula One. It comes with a choice of covers and the option to have the recipient’s name printed on the cover for free.

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About this book

AUSTIN, and the laps are tick away. Hamilton holds second, not chasing the win – chasing history. Bottas crosses the line first, but it’s Lewis who secures the title. Number six. One short of Schumacher. I’ve followed his entire career, but this feels different, measured, mature, inevitable. A champion still climbing … 

Follow the exhilarating story of Formula 1 through a book of authentic newspaper articles, with original reports dating back to 1958. Relive F1 history — exactly as it was reported at the time. 

Featuring:

– Mike Hawthorn’s historic title win in 1958
– Ayrton Senna’s unforgettable brilliance and legacy
– The fierce rivalry between Prost and Senna in the late ’80s
– Michael Schumacher’s dominance in the early 2000s
– Highlights from the 2024 British Grand Prix and the latest 2025 season

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong racing fan, a motorsport enthusiast, or someone who’s followed every race — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Formula 1 history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)

Pages: 160

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.