Grid to Glory
75 Milestone Formula One Moments
Published on 9. October 2025
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-78929-768-3 (ISBN)
Description
A celebratory look at the world of Formula One, featuring the incredible stories that made this magnificent sport what it is today, both well-known and never-before-told.
Over 75 chapters, Alex Jacques tells the story of Formula One's rise, fall and recovery through the extraordinary moments that shaped the world's most dramatic sport. Covering the teams, the drivers, the bosses and the pit crews, Alex Jacques truly takes us trackside to feel the energy and hear from the personalities we love to watch.
With stories ranging from the huge personalities that make up the sport - and the hijinks they wreak at every turn - to a simple misreading of regulations that led to the creation of a monster car, to Lewis Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari and Romain Grosjean's death-defying Man on Fire crash, Grid to Glory brings together some of the most iconic moments in the sport's history, making it a classic F1 title.
Colourfully written and encompassing every aspect of the unique composition of elite motorsport - glamour, rivalry, death, strategy, technology, business and controversy - this book will appeal to old and new fans of the sport, as its mix of known and never-before-told stories provide context to some of the most talked-about incidents in sporting history.
Over 75 chapters, Alex Jacques tells the story of Formula One's rise, fall and recovery through the extraordinary moments that shaped the world's most dramatic sport. Covering the teams, the drivers, the bosses and the pit crews, Alex Jacques truly takes us trackside to feel the energy and hear from the personalities we love to watch.
With stories ranging from the huge personalities that make up the sport - and the hijinks they wreak at every turn - to a simple misreading of regulations that led to the creation of a monster car, to Lewis Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari and Romain Grosjean's death-defying Man on Fire crash, Grid to Glory brings together some of the most iconic moments in the sport's history, making it a classic F1 title.
Colourfully written and encompassing every aspect of the unique composition of elite motorsport - glamour, rivalry, death, strategy, technology, business and controversy - this book will appeal to old and new fans of the sport, as its mix of known and never-before-told stories provide context to some of the most talked-about incidents in sporting history.
Reviews / Votes
Epic, from lights out to chequered flag. -- Steve Jones 'Channel 4 F1 Presenter' One of the most dynamic and lively characters of the motorsport paddocks and a true Formula One fan. Alex dedicates his life to the sport and the job and that not only comes across in his commentary but also in this wonderful book. -- Alice Powell, British racing driver If you like what Alex Jacques does with a microphone, you're going to absolutely love what he does with a pen. Using his trademark eloquence and humour, Alex has managed to boil down 75 years of the rich history of Formula 1 into these key moments. From personalities to technologies, politicians to playboys, he tells nearly every must-know story for any F1 fan with enough depth that even seasoned fans will learn plenty. -- James Hinchcliffe, racing driver and commentator for FOX Sports With the same flair he brings to the commentary box, Alex Jacques turns F1's history into a fast-flowing, edge-of-your-seat read. Grid to Glory doesn't just tell the story - it races through it. Every racing fan needs this on their shelf. -- Nate Saunders, journalist for ESPN Grid to Glory is an engaging and absorbing behind-the-scenes pass to the key moments in the sport's illustrious history. -- Lawrence Barretto 'Channel 4 F1 commentator' Taking you behind the scenes of F1's rich history - a must-read. -- Lee McKenzie, Channel 4 F1 commentator Who better than Alex Jacques, the voice of F1, to guide you through the most sensational, controversial, tragic and significant moments of our beloved sport. From the creation of the world championship to Drive to Survive and Abu Dhabi 2021, his passion, commitment and knowledge makes his brilliant debut book a joy to read. Enjoy this magnificent journey through 75 years of Formula One. -- Laura Winter, F1TV broadcasterMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
16pp colour plates
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
622 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78929-768-3 (9781789297683)
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Person
Alex Jacques is an award-winning sports commentator and broadcaster. He is Formula 1 lead commentator for Channel 4 and F1TV and the voice of all F1 digital output. He appears on the smash hit Netflix series Drive to Survive and was Sports Broadcaster of the Year in 2022.