Between the wars, motor racing came of age. From a pastime of the wealthy, national prestige came to the fore with the arrival of the Nazi backed Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz teams. The two teams would dominate Grand Prix racing before the return of war. For any driver with dreams of winning, these seats were the only ones to aspire too. Richard Williams has turned his gaze upon the mostly forgotten Dick Seaman and his remarkable, fateful, journey to the top step of the podium.
Read MoreIn motor Racing, Adrain Newey's name ranks among the greats. He is not one for the cameras of a race weekend, but his autobiography is wonderfully engaging, funny and honest. From building Lotus kit cars with his dad through to 10 World Championships with three teams, Newey's tale is fascinating. He takes us through the highs and terrible lows of his life and career, framing it all against the cars we have watched going round in circles for all these years. How to Build a Car is essential reading for any racing fan.
Read MoreA look back on the epic battle between Ford and Ferrari in the late 1960's at Le Mans. The 24 Hour War recounts the troubled birth of the legendary Ford GT40 and the lengths the Ford Motor Company went to to beat the world over the course of a day. While a solid racing documentary, the focus is disingenuous and Amerocentric, which does a disservice the international racers that made the GT40 what it was.
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