Alex Jacques

Grid to Glory

75 Milestone Formula One Moments

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 09/10/2025

ISBN: 9781789297683

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Biographies

Binding: Hardback

Size: 234 x 153 mm

Extent: 320 pages

Illustration: 16pp colour plates

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

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.

Reviews:

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 broadcaster

Sales points:

  • Formula One is the world’s most popular motorsport. It had an average of 1.1 million viewers per race in 2024, and 6.5 million fans attended a race across the season.

  • 2025 is the 75th anniversary of Formula One.

  • This unique book brings together dozens of high-octane stories from across the history of F1, perfect for fans old and new to the sport.

  • Features 16pp full-colour images that highlight 75 extraordinary moments of Formula One history.

  • Alex Jacques is lead commentator on F1 for Channel 4 and F1TV; he is the voice of all F1 digital output (social media channels and YouTube). Alex is available for PR.

  • From the publishers of F1 Racing Confidential, which has sold over 30,000 copies in the English language.

  • Includes interviews with Oscar Piastri, Martin Brundle, Anthony Davidson, Pedro De La Rosa, Guenther Steiner and Bernie Collins. With extracts from Jock Clear (Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer) and Ayrton Senna’s engineers.

About the Author:

Alex Jacques

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.

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