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EPL Picks: Formula 1 Faves

Whether you’re waiting for pre-season testing to get a glimpse of the new cars, counting down to the season opener in March, or rewatching Drive to Survive in anticipation of season 8, the Edmonton Public Library has got you covered. Get your fill of Formula 1 favourites before lights out and away we go!

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  • How to Win a Grand Prix

    From Pit Lane to Podium -- the Inside Track

    Collins, Bernie
    Bernie Collins boasts an impressive resume, from performance engineer and strategist for teams like Force India and Racing Point, to Sky Sports and F1 TV analyst. Learn about the importance of performance engineering, strategy, and the technical…
    Book, 2025London : Quercus, 2025. — 796.72092 COL
  • Broaden your perspective beyond F1 and read about the wide world of motor sport! Since Motor Sport Magazine is a monthly publication, this will be your best bet at getting up-to-date insights into the new season, from the 2026 regulation changes to…
    Online Magazine, Motorsport Magazine Limited
  • Read about the life of Adrian Newey, legendary Formular 1 engineer, designer, aerodynamicist, and the newly named Team Principal for Aston Martin.
    Book, 2017London : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2017. — 629.222 NEW
  • Not everyone has access to a racing simulator, and that's okay! Try the next best thing from the comfort of your own couch. And a bonus: you don't have to abide by papaya rules in a video game!
    Video Game, 2025Redwood City, CA : Electronic Arts, 2025. — VG TEEN XBOXX F
  • Life in the Pitlane

    My Journey to the Heart of F1

    Nicholas, Calum
    Working his way from a mechanic to the senior power unite technician to a Red Bull Racing ambassador, Calum Nicholas has seen it all. Read about the hectic life of an essential member of Red Bull Racing, and the ins and outs of the garage.
    Book, 2025London : Piatkus, 2025. — 796.72092 NIC
  • Grand Prix

    An Illustrated History of Formula 1

    Buxton, Will
    Although Will Buxton now covers Indycar, he is known (and beloved) for his interviews in Netflix's Drive to Survive. Grand Prix is a quick and accessible read paired with colourful, punchy graphics.
    Book, 2024California : Ten Speed Press, [2024] — 796.7209 BUX
  • Inside Mercedes F1

    Life in the Fast Lane

    Whyman, Matt
    A fascinating all-access look into Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team from 2024, including interviews and thoughts from Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton regarding Hamilton's departure to Ferrari.
    Book, 2024New York : Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, [2024] — 796.72 WHY
  • On the Grid

    Life Behind the Scenes of Formula 1

    Smith, Luke
    Motorsport journalist Luke Smith shares what goes before, during, and after the races. From pit lanes and paddocks to performance training and private yachts, Smith offers a glimpse into one of the most lucrative sports in the world while ruminating…
    Book, 2025New York : HarperVia, [2025] — 796.72 SMI
  • Unfiltered

    My Incredible Decade in Formula 1

    Steiner, Guenther, 1965-
    Guenther Steiner emerged as one of the most popular team principals following Netflix’s Drive to Survive. Beloved for his "unfiltered" comments, Steiner reflects on his decade of running Team Haas, and life after Formula 1.
    Book, 2024London : Bantam, 2024. — 796.72092 STE
  • The Formula

    How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 Into the World's Fastest-growing Sport

    Robinson, Joshua, 1986-
     A digestible history of Formula 1 from its origins to its current worldwide spectacle. A must-read for Drive to Survive enthusiasts who want to learn more about the sport.
    Book, 2024New York : Mariner Books, [2024] — 796.72 ROB
  • Talladega Nights

    the Ballad of Ricky Bobby

    Good fun, great jokes, and fast cars. George Russell loves this movie. You should too!
    Blu-ray Disc, 2006Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2006] — Blu-ray TAL
  • There are romance novels for every sport, and Formula 1 is no exception! Sparks fly, and it’s not because of excessive plank wear (sorry McLaren, is this too soon?).
    Book, 2024London : Avon, 2024. — PAT
  • Fast Money

    the Backroom Deals, Corporate Espionage, and Legendary Power Struggles That Drive Formula One

    Reid, Caroline (Caroline M.)
    There's a lot of money to be made in F1, and this book traces the relationships, money flow, and behind-the-scenes agreements from the power players, both past and present. This book may not appeal to those who are into F1 for the speed, but will…
    Book, 2025London : Hodder & Stoughton, [2025] — 796.7206 REI
  • Has Alberta produced an F1 driver? Not yet. Does Alberta have a rich history of auto racing? Yes! Will we see more Canadians on the grid soon? Hopefully! (This list writer has a working theory that Lance Stroll thrives in wet conditions because he's…
    Book, 2005Vancouver : Granville Island Pub., [2005] — 796.72092 MCD
  • F1 Racing Confidential

    Inside Stories From the World of Formula One

    Richards, Giles (Sportswriter)
    Behind the drivers and teams are hundreds of highly specialized people working tirelessly to achieve peak performance. Giles Richards interviews various members of the F1 Teams to learn about how they contribute to each race.
    Book, 2024New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2024. — 796.72 RIC
  • Daredevil at the Wheel

    the Climb and Crash of Joan Lacosta

    St. Clair, Tony, 1960-
    Formula 1 is a male-dominated sport, but women have always been racing. Take Joan Lacosta, a larger-than-life American driver who smashed through speed records and gender barriers in the 1920s. From high-speed crashes to attempted armed robberies,…
    Book, 2025Essex, CT : Lyons Press, [2025] — 796.72092 LAC STC
  • Growing Wings

    the Inside Story of Red Bull Racing

    Hunt, Ben (Sportswriter)
    You don't have to be a Red Bull Racing fan to agree that they are a dominant force in the sport. Learn about the early days of Red Bull and track the team's trajectory to the current reign of Max Verstappen, the Flying Dutchman.
    Book, 2024New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024] — 796.7209 HUN
  • They’re not F1 cars, but these cars do go fast. EPL carries most of the Fast & Furious films in case you want to escape to another world!
    DVD, 2011[United States] : Universal, 2011. — DVD FAS
  • Racing With Rich Energy

    How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula One for a Ride

    Blackstock, Elizabeth, 1996-
    Extensively researched, this title sheds light on the darker side of F1, sponsorships, and the very public separation between Rich Energy and Team Haas.
    Book, 2022Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2022] — 796.7209 STO BLA
  • Surviving to Drive

    A Year Inside Formula 1: An F1 Book

    Steiner, Guenther
    We couldn’t resist adding a Guenther Steiner-narrated audiobook. Feast your ears on the iconic voice (and don’t worry, he doesn’t hold back)!
    eAudiobook, 2023Books on Tape, 2023