Although 2020 has disappointed us in so many ways, it is proving to be a bit of a bumper year for books on pre-war motorsport.
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Video games, books, videos and more reviews for motorsport fans.
Logitech G29 steering wheel and pedals reviewed
Reviews
Posted onHave you decided it’s time to get serious, put the gamepad down and get a dedicated controller for racing games? Will Wood reviews Logitech’s G29 steering wheel and pedals set.
Moto GP 20 – The official Moto GP game reviewed
Gaming
Posted onMotorbikes aren’t usually our thing, but we traded a steering wheel for handlebars to review the new official Moto GP game, and compare it to F1’s official series.
“Uppity: The Willy T Ribbs” story reviewed
F1 review
Posted onBefore Lewis Hamilton burst onto the F1 scene, Willy T Ribbs became the first black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. A new film ‘Uppity’ tells his story.
‘Drive to Survive’ season two: Spoiler-free review and guide to all 10 episodes
F1 reviews
Posted onSeason two of Netflix’s F1 documentary Drive to Survive arrives later this month. Here’s our (spoiler-free) verdict on all 10 episodes.
“1994: The Untold Story” reviewed
F1 review
Posted onThe 1994 Formula 1 season was one of the most explosive in the sport’s history. But is there anything new to be said about it?
Niki Lauda: His Competition History reviewed
F1 review
Posted onNiki Lauda started 171 F1 races and hundreds more in other championships. Jon Saltinstall has painstakingly researched every one of them for this new history of the thrice-champion’s career.
The £7,000 Niki Lauda tribute Mercedes model – and a few cheaper gift ideas for 2019
2019 RaceFans Gift Guide
Posted onNeed a gift idea for the motorsport fan in your life? Here are 10 great picks for 2019 at prices ranging from £12 to £7,000.
“Le Mans ’66” (aka “Ford v Ferrari)” reviewed
Review
Posted onThe story of Ford’s quest to beat Ferrari at Le Mans has obvious film potential, but does it work on the big screen? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
“How to be Formula One Champion” reviewed
Reviews
Posted onDoes this new Formula 1-focused title from Sniff Petrol author Richard Porter hit the same comic heights as the website?
Grid: The RaceFans review of Codemasters’ rebooted racer
Review
Posted onCodemasters’ Grid series has returned and now boasts the involvement of Fernando Alonso. But is there enough here to tempt motorsport fans?
“Survive. Drive. Win.”: Nick Fry’s Brawn GP memoir reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onFormer Brawn GP CEO Nick Fry’s new book promises to lift the lid on its fairytale 2009 championship success. But it’s only opened part-way, writes Ben Evans.
“Rapid Response” review: Compelling documentary or gory crash-fest?
Review
Posted onIs Rapid Response a sober analysis of how IndyCar developed one of the best safety crews in motorsport or just an excuse to show 100 minutes of gory crashes?
F1 2019 by Codemasters: The RaceFans review
Gaming
Posted onRaceFans has subjected F1 2019 to hours of play, tested every game mode and crashed every car. Here’s our in-depth verdict on the official Formula 1 game.
Codemasters F1 2019: First impressions of the finished game
Gaming
Posted onCodemasters F1 2019 arrives next week – here are our first impressions of the new F2 and F1 career mode in the finished game.
“My Greatest Defeat” by Will Buxton reviewed
F1 review
Posted onWith “My Greatest Defeat”, Formula 1 front man Will Buxton demonstrates his knowledge and talents stretch beyond the grand prix world
“Enzo Ferrari” by Luca dal Monte reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onAt nearly a thousand pages, is this vast biography of Enzo Ferrari worth investing your money -and time – in?
“Drive to Survive Episode 10: Crossing the Line” reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onThe final episode of Netflix’s F1 series “Drive to Survive” serves as a season recap, bringing together various storylines from the preceding episodes around the season finale.
“Drive to Survive Episode 9: Stars and Stripes” reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onIt feels like “Drive to Survive” has run out of good ideas by its penultimate episode, though it does contain the series’ greatest awkward comedic moment.
“Drive to Survive Episode 8: The Next Generation” reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onEpisode eight of “Drive to Survive” briefly addresses the issue of danger in Formula 1, then reverts to a more familiar, less challenging subject.