“Michael does it again” – 2004 F1 season review DVD
It’s taken a while for FOCA to get their act together with F1 review DVDs – too long, really – but the 2004 DVD delivers the goods.
“Michael’s record year” – 2002 F1 season review video
If you’re putting a collection of these videos together, put this one at the bottom of your wish list. There really is nothing to commend it.
“Michael & co. the dream team” – 2003 F1 season review DVD
Although there are DVD reviews available for the 2000 and 2001 season, FOM took until 2003 to start putting their own DVD reviews out.
“How to win a championship” – 1989 F1 season video review
Quite a few of these F1 season review videos have perplexing titles, and this is a prime example.
“Honda… all fired up!” – 1988 F1 season review video
The 1988 season review video boasts a strong commentating line-up: F1 legend Stirling Moss and top pundit Tony Jardine.
“He did it his way” – 1995 F1 season review video
The simmering Schumacher-Hill rivalry of 1995 makes for great viewing.
“Flying Finn first at the finish” – 1998 F1 season review video
The 1998 season video suffers from the same irritating commentary that spoils the 1997 review.
“Down to the last 30 minutes” – 1997 F1 season review video
A case study in how to spoil good material with sloppy production.
“Deservedly Prost” – 1985 F1 season review video
A host of mid-eighties major names including Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet commentate on the 1985 season review.
“All over down under” – 1986 F1 season review video
A scintillating season with three drivers still in the championship hunt at the final round – and we all know what happened to Nigel Mansell at that infamous race.
“A Painless Half-Nelson” – 1987 F1 season review video
The 1987 season saw Nelson Piquet take his third title after a season-long battle with Williams team mate Nigel Mansell. The championship was decided when Mansell shunted in practice at Suzuka and injured his back.
“A champion and a gentleman” – 1996 F1 season review
The commentary is decidedly indifferent and the actual composition of the video towards the end is decidedly dodgy. Perhaps this was rushed out for the 1996 Christmas market?
“9/16 – Well done Nigel” – 1992 F1 season review
This deeply embarrassing title of this video tells you all you need to know about its content.
“78/81: A clear decision” – 1990 F1 season review video
The drama and controversy that characterised 1989 continued into 1990, and this video is also essential viewing for F1 fans.
“Grand Prix 4” – game review
Grand Prix 4 comes from a truly grand dynasty of Formula One computer games.
“Gran Turismo 4” – game review
Possibly the greatest franchise in computer gaming returns for a fourth outing.
“The Pits – The real world of Formula One” – Beverley Turner
Beverley Turner was briefly a member of ITV’s Formula One coverage team in the early 2000s.
“The Mechanic’s Tale” – Steve Matchett
The Mechanic’s Tale is Steve Matchett’s second book, following his account of the 1994 season, Life in the Fast Lane, and covers his entire career (with emphasis on the F1 years, of course) until his retirement from the sport in 1997.
“Life at the Limit” – Sid Watkins
The work of Professor Sid Watkins revolutionised Formula 1 in a uniquely important way, transforming a sometimes lethal sport.
“Formula One Fanatic” – Koen Vergeer
Koen Vergeer’s Formula One Fanatic is a very different kind of F1 book.