Formula One: The Champions by Maurice Hamilton and Cahier Archive

The commemorative edition brings together all 34 drivers who have earned the coveted title of F1 World Champion in a definitive photographic and editorial celebration of Grand Prix greatness.

Written by long-time F1 commentator and journalist Maurice Hamilton and featuring the award-winning photography of Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier, the book offers a rich, visually compelling tribute to the sport’s elite. From Nino Farina to Max Verstappen,

Formula One: The Champions profiles each title winner in chronological order, exploring their racing legacy, personal character, and defining moments both on and off the circuit.

Since the Grand Prix’s inception, only 34 men have achieved the accolade of Formula One World Champion. In Formula One: The Champions

The book features exclusive images of drivers and their cars, rare historic interviews with icons such as James Hunt and Ayrton Senna, and new quotes from present-day champions including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Nico Rosberg.

A foreword by 1996 World Champion Damon Hill sets the tone for what the publishers call a handsome homage to the most ferocious of sports and the incredible sportsmen who drive at the edge in pursuit of greatness.

Author Maurice Hamilton has covered the sport since 1977 and written more than 20 books on Formula One, bringing unrivalled insight into the mindset of F1 champions. His words are paired with photography from the Cahier Archive, the only photo collection covering the entire history of the F1 World Championship still in the hands of its original authors.

Bernard Cahier’s journalistic storytelling and Paul-Henri Cahier’s artistic flair combine to deliver a rich visual experience that goes far beyond simple documentation.

Formula One: The Champions (Hardback, £36, 240pp, 360 images) will be available globally from 4 September.