Quick PDF read on the ins and outs of Formula 1. If you enjoy racing, you will enjoy this inside view.

I am a new to F1 fan, this being only my 2nd season of watching so this was interesting and informative.

A high-level summary of the cars, companies, and notable team members associated with the current Formula 1 series. As indicated by the title, the book serves as a companion to the Drive to Survive TV series.

While I am a big auto racing fan, I have to admit that I knew very, very little about Formula 1 racing. Thanks to this book, that has begun to change. Easily readable, lots of information, and just plain interesting! I am now going to watch the Netflix series and hopefully learn even more!

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

As a F1 fan, I found this book very interesting and enjoyed it from start to finish. A lot of new knowledge was gained from this book. The photographs that went with the text also heightened the reading experience.

My only critique is that I did not enjoy the technical aspect of reading this book on my phone, however this would not be an issue if I was reading the book in a physical format.

This is a good coffee table book if you want one. I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but coffee table book is the only thing I can think of to describe it. It's mostly pictures (very good high quality pictures) with little blurbs about the racers and the cars. I was hoping for maybe something a little more in depth than what it was. I think anyone that is a fan of F1 would probably like this, especially kids or people that want to see more pictures than anything.

The Formula 1 Drive to Survive Unofficial Companion delves into the stars, strategy, technology, and history of F1, providing a comprehensive guide to the world of Formula 1 racing. With its engaging writing style and stunning photography, this companion book is a pleasure to read. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting to explore the world of F1, you'll find something to enjoy in this book. From the early days of F1 to the latest technological advancements, The Formula 1 Drive to Survive Unofficial Companion covers it all. You'll learn about the greatest drivers in F1 history, the most iconic races, and the strategies that have led to victory on the track.

Fantastic companion piece to the Netflix show Drive to Survive, this book gives readers key background that they might not get from the show alone. There is history about different cars across the years and biographies about current and former drivers and support personnel. A must have for anyone discovering F1 or a longtime fan.

This book provides a detailed background into F1, including the important personnel in the team, history of the sport, circuits etc that would be ideally suited for new fans to the sport.

A downside is that some of the linkages to DTS were very awkward and ruined the flow. An example is the reference to Yuki meeting Noel Carrol and being confused by his dish didn’t add anything to the explanation of a physio and felt like it was just added as a way to fill up space on the page.

A positive is that the images were fantastic and always relevant to what is being explained on the page.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy.

Thank you to Stuart Codling and NetGalley for this ARC!

this is the perfect book for those who are new to Formula 1! It has the perfect mix of current and old for both long-time fans and new fans of F1.

Although I love Drive to Survive, I felt like I was missing out on a lot of vital information about the sport and the history. This companion really helped me fill in the gaps. All my questions were answered. I also really appreciated that this is geared specifically towards fans of the show, since this is how I got into F1 in the first place. I got another F1 book that wasn't as user friendly as this one was. Totally recommend if you're looking to learn more about the sport!

Thank you for the opportunity to review this new novel.

I love the series Drive to Survive so I was curious about this book. After I've read it I think it's a great complement when you're watching the series.

I think the chapters are relevant and interesting. The only thing I wish was better is the photos because it feels like the "new" photos are from the last and the season two years ago.

This book is definitely a companion to Drive to Survive in that it provides some interesting behind-the-scenes details about the world of F1, digging a bit deeper into the technical aspects and history of the sport that you don't receive in the Netflix docu-series.

Sincere thanks to Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This F1 Drive to Survive Unofficial Companion was a great piece of work for newer F1 fans as well as providing more technical pieces and personnel definitions that the average seasoned F1 fan may not be as familiar with.

I personally started watching the 2021 season and started because my brother got me into it. My actual Drive to Survive knowledge has been minimal. I’ve watched a handful of episodes across the various seasons so I’m familiar with a lot of the dramatizations that are generally portrayed throughout.

I thought the author did a great job of referencing specifics moments in specific episodes of the show, to give readers a place to see the moment being described or to get more information. But there was definitely no requirement to have watched the show to follow along.

As a relatively newer fan I am certainly more familiar with the more recent cast of characters so I found the most fascinating parts of this book to be the ones more so about the history. The section called “High-Speed Art” definitely provided some of the most new-to-me information and had some incredible pictures to go along with it. I also really enjoyed the “Science of Speed” section talking more about the technical aspects because as much as I can follow along with the various components and concepts, the specifics were great to give me more information.

This was an interesting book, but it wasn’t what I was expecting. It provided a good insight into the background of Formula 1, and had a lot of facts. It was a quick and easy read, and very interesting.

Well structured, this will really appeal to fans of not only Drive to Survive but newer fans to the sport, with the accessible text and high-res images. The references to Dynasty might fly over their heads, but the break down of the different roles and responsibilities of team members seen in the show is illuminating, especially as the show didn’t delve into this is much detail and in places is almost confusing. Particularly interesting that sets this apart is the short historical examples that pre-date the D2S series or events happening outside what was shown on screen, the history of cars. These give a green fan more background that they wouldn’t see in the series and will hopefully hook them into the long chequered history of the sport, solidifying their interest long term. Visually this is very appealing and it is easy to imagine this with a hardback cover on the coffee tables of fans.

I enjoyed this book and it was interesting, however as a die hard fan of F1 for many years I found that it didn't really offer any new insight or information. For the newer fans coming into the sport this is likely to be an engaging and informative read. the photographs were particularly good.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book.

There’s a lack of introduction (even though it’s in the table of contents) and conclusion. The book abruptly begins and ends which threw me through a loop.

Even though the book is marketed as a Drive to Survive unofficial companion, it really doesn’t need it. The book is organized and delivered in an easily digestible way (except for the engineering part but that may be me). You get historical background, some key figures (some of which should have had more written about it), some key moments (once more, some of which should have more written about it), and gorgeous photography. Ultimately, it doesn’t need to associate with Drive to Survive because that’s going to turn some potential readers away from it. The dislike of the series is big in the F1 viewer community so I can see those who would otherwise enjoy this book, turn their backs on it. The book works for a newer F1 fan who wants to learn more about the sport without having to do hours and hours of research.

If you’re going to get a copy of this book, I would suggest a hard copy over an ebook. The photographs on every page look fine in an ebook, but you can’t get the full effect in that format.

There is a vocal contingent of long term F1 fans who think the sport has a Drive to Survive problem: new fans who know the drama-forward details of the more recent seasons, but with less appreciation for the history and nuance. This guide to F1 tries to bridge that gap by using the context of Drive to Survive to paint a broader and more detailed picture of the world of F1.

Overall, it was a great entry point to the history, personalities, and nuance of the sport. I was skeptical of the direct DTS tie in at the start - some of the connections felt forced in and unnecessary where a non-tie in guide to F1 would have felt more natural - but it became a useful guidepost. It was helpful to the narrative because it assumes a base knowledge, but can navigate the gaps left by familiarity based on DTS coverage rather than following a season along race by race.

This gives the opportunity to call attention to the errors and inconsistencies of the docudrama, or nuance it just doesn’t have time to get into, while also providing the context for what the show offers and why it exists at all. Overall, I felt like it adeptly navigated providing interesting and useful content to fans both new and old.

I love F1, and I love Drive to Survive, so obviously I had to snag this book on NetGalley to read.

I wasn't sure what to expect since it's the unofficial companion to DTS but it gives quite a bit of F1 background as well. I really enjoyed the section that focuses on the different cars throughout the sport...which isn't in Drive to Survive.

This is a great companion book to the show but also a great high level overview of the sport which is great for anyone that's getting into it. Want to understand the cars better? Or the history of the drivers? The race locations? What each person on the team is called? This is a great option.

I did think it the beginning started a bit rough - the descriptions seemed a little juvenile? Where I started to read and thought, uh-oh, I think this is going to be full of not knowing what they're talking about and opinions, but I think it was just a poorly written paragraph/page and then it got a little better as we went into the sport and the different aspects of it.

I would buy this as a coffee table book or as a gift for another F1 fan.