F1 Mavericks: The Men and Machines that Revolutionized Formula 1 Racing

Author George Levy and photographer Pete Biro present in detail the periodic chart of elemental designers and cutting-edge technologies propelling one of the most fascinating and innovative eras that made modern F1 cars the fastest road racing machines of all time. From iron to carbon and everything in between. Design gurus Colin Chapman (Lotus), Mauro Forghieri (Ferrari), Sir Patrick Head (Williams), John Barnard (McLaren/Ferrari), Gordon Murray (Brabham/McLaren) and many others. Some motorsport books are very well written, others feature spectacular images; F1 Mavericks is the rare book which succeeds on both levels by taking you inside the most brilliant minds behind the cars at the sharp end of the grid which inspired generations of racers and enthusiasts. At the same time it will wow you with unforgettable illustrations by master motorsport photographer Pete Biro. Very highly recommended. Would make a great gift for anyone interested in F1 or motorsport. Foreword by Mario Andretti. Afterword by Niki Lauda. 240 pages with many B&W and color photos. Published by Motorbooks in 2019. This wonderful book is printed on heavy weight paper stock with beautiful dust jacket, pictorial covers and endpapers. Retails for $50, but a bargain on Amazon for $36.

If you've followed Formula 1 through the decades, this is a fun rehash of the breakthroughs in design that brought teams to the front... and sent them to the back. If you haven't followed the sport, then this is a nice introduction. A greatest hits version that highlights the design mavens, accompanied by nice photos from a few races of the era. It's a well produced and printed book except for the odd decision to print some of the key pages in black ink on a dark red background, which makes them very difficult to read.

As a former Formula 1 contributing photographer to Road & Track magazine, and someone who personally knew several of the driver-innovators who shaped the sport, I can confidently say that “F1 Mavericks” is perhaps the best book of its type ever published. The photographs and commentaries get to the heart of the matter—men and machines in the pursuit of excellence. F1 mavericks is a unique look back at what made modern Formula 1 (post-1960) the motorsports spectacle it has become…and is a fitting tribute to both the men and machines they imagined, designed and built. Bravo, well done!

This describes beautifully the era of Formula One racing that I actually am most familiar with seeing in person. Well written with wonderful photographs. Highly recommended.

A great book about the early days of F1. Great pictures and technological advances in that era.

I was present at Spa when he won the ONLY F 1 race ever won by a DRIVER-OWNER-DESIGNER. God bless you Dan , you were the BEST EVER. That engine was smoking in every right hand corner, we were all sure it would fail. Except driver Dan was at the wheel. What a day !

Interesting book, the one I received was printed upside down/backwards. A few of the pages weren't cut properly either. We are trying to decide if we will return or keep it as a novelty. It hasn't been read so I can't review the comment yet.

Great interviews and text by the author + superb images by the photographer = A must for any Formula One or general motorsports fan.

Der Zusteller stopft das teure Buch einfach in den Briefkasten! Wir haben 15Min. gebaucht es unbeschadet herauszubekommen….

Plenamente Satisfeito com o produto!!!

Bought as a gift for my husband. Fantastic quality photos and an eloquent history of F1.

Es estupendo me ha encantado un 10

Excellent summary of the advancements with great accompanying pictures.