{"product_id":"on-the-grid-life-behind-the-scenes-of-formula-1-paperback","title":"On the Grid: Life Behind the Scenes of Formula 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuke Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"One of the finest wordsmiths in modern sport . . . with infectious passion and singular craft [Smith] has created a truly fabulous and unique piece of work. \u003cem\u003eOn the Grid\u003c\/em\u003e is incredibly special. I loved every thoughtfully written word.\" --Will Buxton, award-winning broadcaster, star of \u003cem\u003eDrive to Survive\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eGrand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Even if you think you know everything there is to know about Formula 1, you'll learn something within these pages.\" --\u003cem\u003eGP Racing Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how Formula One is the world's greatest team sport with this intimate and colorful insider's account of what really happens on--and off--the race track, from \u003cem\u003eThe Athletic's\u003c\/em\u003e senior F1 writer who has been following the sport around the world for over a decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormula One has only 20 drivers in its elite ranks, but behind each one is an army of professionals devoted to the sport: statisticians and strategists, engineers and mechanics, PR gurus and party planners, and more--all who spend months traveling thousands of miles across the globe each year. Their achievements (and failures) may not be as well-publicized as those of the drivers and team principals, but they're just as important: one fifty-cent screw in the wrong place could cause a $15 million car to break down mid-race.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOn the Grid\u003c\/em\u003e, F1 journalist Luke Smith brings to life the behind-the-scenes stories that don't make it to viewers' screens. From the Bahrain starting grid--thick with sweat and engine fumes--to opulent yacht parties in Monaco, with a stopover at a legendary bakery in Melbourne whose croissants exist only because of F1 technology, he showcases the extraordinary characters who give the sport such color and intrigue. With deep insight, knowledge, and warmth, he writes about the emotions and struggles that come with working in such a high-pressure and inherently dangerous sport, and the efforts being made to improve its class and racial diversity, gender parity, and environmental impact. The result is a richer, broader, and more inclusive look at F1 than ever before--perfect for longtime fans and \u003cem\u003eDrive to Survive \u003c\/em\u003eneophytes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 8 x 5.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45119562383439,"sku":"9780063373532","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/xI4z0BdzyB9780063373532.webp?v=1776805009","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/on-the-grid-life-behind-the-scenes-of-formula-1-paperback","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}