{"product_id":"formula-one-the-rivals-f1s-greatest-duels-hardcover","title":"Formula One: The Rivals: F1's Greatest Duels - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Dodgins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Webber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve into Formula One's most iconic rivalries with stunning photography, insight from celebrated F1 journalist Tony Dodgins and a foreword by nine-time grand prix winner Mark Webber.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At the heart of Formula One lies the blistering contests and feuds between the drivers. \u003cb\u003eThe drama, personality and thrill of the sport is borne of these fierce duels\u003c\/b\u003e, where only the fastest and savviest survive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The rivalry between \u003cb\u003eLewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the fiercest we have seen in Formula One in decades. Incendiary both on and off the track, the battles between the seven-time world champion and the hard-driving Dutchman have only served to highlight the importance of these dramatic conflicts to the sport. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eFormula One: The Rivals\u003c\/i\u003e, Dodgins identifies the most \u003cb\u003eprominent rivalries since the championship's inception in 1950\u003c\/b\u003e, including the feud between Hamilton and Verstappen. This \u003cb\u003ehighly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e book explores the dramatic collisions between drivers vying for the top spot, the bitter wars of words as tension runs high and the controversial decisions that have captivated viewers and delivered truly thrilling racing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the slow burn of intense dislike between \u003cb\u003eAyrton Senna and Alain Prost\u003c\/b\u003e to the verbal barbs dished out by \u003cb\u003eNigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet\u003c\/b\u003e to the clash between \u003cb\u003eJames Hunt and Niki Lauda\u003c\/b\u003e that inspired a Hollywood blockbuster, the rivalries include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hakkinen vs Schumacher \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hill vs Schumacher \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Alonso vs Schumacher \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pironi vs Villeneuve \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mansell vs Piquet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Prost vs Lauda \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Prost vs Senna \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hunt vs Lauda \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hamilton vs Rosberg \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hamilton vs Massa \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hamilton vs Verstappen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vettel vs Webber \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And many more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is \u003cb\u003ea must-read for all fans of the sport\u003c\/b\u003e, whether you have been following F1 for decades or are a new fan drawn by the intensity of recent seasons.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the realities of funding a racing career in Lotus Cortinas and Van Diemens became apparent, \u003cb\u003eTony Dodgins \u003c\/b\u003eopted for the typewriter. He won the Sir William Lyons award for young motoring journalists in 1979 after interviewing Frank Williams at Silverstone the day before Williams won its first grand prix. Tony joined \u003ci\u003eAutosport\u003c\/i\u003e in 1985 and became their grand prix editor. He has also been the grand prix editor for \u003ci\u003eMotoring News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eF1 Racing\u003c\/i\u003e magazine (now \u003ci\u003eGP Racing\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eOn Track, \u003c\/i\u003e and has been a regular columnist for \u003ci\u003eAutosport Japan\u003c\/i\u003e for more than 20 years. He is the editor of the renowned \u003ci\u003eAutocourse\u003c\/i\u003e yearbook, which has been published since the World Championship began in 1950. After BBC radio work, Tony became the Channel 4 race analyst working on F1 coverage alongside commentator Ben Edwards and now Alex Jacques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Webber\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most recognisable names in Formula One. He spent 12 years in the sport, racing for the likes of Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull racing. He competed in 215 races, notching up nine victories and 42 podium finishes. Since retiring in 2017, he has provided expert insight and analysis on the sport for the BBC, Channel 4, the Sydney Daily Telegraph and Autosport among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 12.1 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772519678240,"sku":"9780711280717","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9cc88c967aaa136cbf32d8709f64f492.webp?v=1780407596","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/formula-one-the-rivals-f1s-greatest-duels-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}