Inside Formula 1: Behind-the-Scenes Photography, 1950–2022

Inside Formula 1: Behind-the-Scenes Photography, 1950–2022

More than 300 rare full-color and black-and-white behind-the-scenes images from father-and-son photographers who were granted unprecedented access to Formula 1 races, drivers, and cars.

Renowned automotive photographer Daniel Reinhard and his father, Josef (Sepp) Reinhard, have enjoyed unprecedented access to Formula 1 races and drivers since 1950. This book presents more than 300 of their best photos.

  • Discover photos of top drivers like Stirling Moss, Michael Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya, and many more.
  • See the drivers on the track, at play, and at rest.
  • Top race cars and teams like McLaren, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, BMW, Alfetta, Ferrari, and more are pictured in full-color dramatic shots.
  • There are shots of the top track and street venues and images of both day and night races in the sun, rain, and snow.

No matter how or where or by whom you might imagine a Formula 1 race being run, you’ll find it here.

In addition, readers will find behind-the-scenes images of the pit crews, the track workers, the fans—even other photographers.

Formula 1 racing remains tremendously popular around the world, with a more diverse and younger fan base than ever before. According to a 2021 survey of Formula 1 fans in 187 countries by Nielsen and Motorsports Network, female participation doubled and the average age of a participant dropped four years to 32 since the previous survey in 2017. In 2021, 2.69 million fans attended Formula 1 races even with pandemic-related restrictions.

As Formula 1 continues to grow in popularity, the Reinhards’ photography is a lasting tribute to the sport, its drivers, its cars, and its fans.

Autofocus: The Car in Photography

Autofocus: The Car in Photography

A historical tour in more than 100 images of the car as both subject and creative force in photography.

Undeniably one of the most influential innovations of the modern world, the car has changed not only the way we live, but also the way we look at the world around us. From formal, compositional device to highly desirable, photogenic object, the car has a long and enduring appeal in modern and contemporary photography as revealed in this latest addition to the V&A Photography Library.

Autofocus explores the deep cultural significance of the car in the history of photography, playing a role both as subject matter and as a genuine creative vehicle―the means by which photographers have accomplished many of their great works. Showcased is work by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Edward Weston, and Weegee.

This captivating album presents more than 100 photographs, alongside fascinating commentaries and an introduction, that span the early years of the automobile to the present day. For both photography and car-loving audiences, Autofocus illustrates the inexorable rise of the car as a cultural icon.

100 illustrations

Autophoto: Cars & Photography, 1900 to Now

Autophoto: Cars & Photography, 1900 to Now

Autophoto explores photography’s longstanding and generative relationship to the automobile. Since its invention, the automobile has reshaped our landscape, extended our geographic horizons and radically altered our conception of space and time, influencing the practice of photographers worldwide.

The book shows how the car provided photographers with new subject matter and a new way of exploring the world. It brings together 500 works made by 100 historical and contemporary artists from around the world, including Robert Adams, Brassaï, Edward Burtynsky, Langdon Clay, John Divola, Robert Doisneau, William Eggleston, Elliott Erwitt, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Lee Friedlander, Anthony Hernandez, Yasuhiro Ishimoto, Jacques Henri Lartigue, Joel Meyerowitz, Daido Moriyama, Catherine Opie, Martin Parr, Rosângela Rennó, Ed Ruscha, Hans-Christian Schink, Malick Sidibé, Stephen Shore and Henry Wessel.

Evo: Aston Martin

Evo: Aston Martin

For more than 100 years, Aston Martin has created some of the most beautiful – and powerful – cars ever seen on road and track. Here, the experts at evo magazine look back at its glorious history, with first-hand, behind-the-wheel reports, technical information and performance stats. With features on 60 of the greatest Astons of all time, accompanied by jaw-dropping photography from the world-renowned evo photographers, this book is a stunning tribute to this iconic motoring brand.

A special feature explores the stories behind the famous James Bond cars, from Goldfinger DB5 to Spectre DB10. Discover what it’s really like to drive the most valuable Bond car of all time, and learn what became of these cars once filming had finished. evo: Aston Martin is a roll call of motoring excellence – with every single one tried and tested – and is a must-have for all car enthusaists.

Car Racing 1969

Car Racing 1969

  • The DPPi (Diffusion Presse Photo International) agency is the brainchild of a handful of men showing a shared a passion for both photography and automobiles – especially racing cars
  • This is the fifth book in the series Includes commentary by the photographers

The fifth volume in the Car Racing series charts 1969, the year of avoiding unnecessary risk. Le Mans circuit, 14 June 1969. Silence reigns. In a matter of seconds, the din will rise from the engines of 45 cars roaring to life. Into this sonic gap, a man strides towards his destiny. Unlike his neighbors, he does not run. He walks to forestall superfluous danger. At the risk of ruining the race for his crew ― and for Ford. Jacky Ickx has just said no to unnecessary risk, no to herringbone starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with drivers leaping into their cars without taking the time to properly strap themselves in before launching full throttle into the race.

Three years earlier, stuck upside down with a back injury and trapped in the cockpit of his BRM he had just spun around on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, Jackie Stewart felt gasoline gushing over him. A mere spark would have spelled tragedy. From this nightmare moment onwards, the Scottish driver campaigned against dangerous circuits and imposed the first safety standards. In 1969, Jacky Ickx ― the ‘GT40 walker’ ― won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, even as Jacky Stewart was crowned victor of the Formula 1 World Championship in his Matra MS80.

Text in English and French.

Car Racing 1970

Car Racing 1970

• An impressive selection of shots, most of them previously unpublished, unusual or particularly striking, from the 1970 motorsport season.

• The DPPi (Diffusion Presse Photo International) agency is the brainchild of a handful of men showing a shared a passion for both photography and automobiles – especially racing cars.

• The sixth book in the Car Racing series

This sixth opus in the Car Racing series continues to delve into the archives of the DPPI photographic agency, coming up with an impressive selection of shots, most of them previously unpublished, unusual or particularly striking. Dedicated to the 1970 motorsport season, this volume offers readers total immersion in a bygone era, when photographers were in the thick of things, mere centimeters from the drivers and their cars. In this volume, a sign of the times, an increasing number of the selected pictures are in color. The 250 photographs and six thrilling stories bring to life the atmosphere of a year that saw many triumphs — and tragedies — including the posthumously awarded title of Jochen Rindt, François Cevert’s Formula 1 debut, Porsche’s first ever victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the onsite shooting of Le Mans with Steve McQueen, and a last tribute to Bruce McLaren.

Text in English and French.

The Amazing Denzel

The Amazing Denzel

Wolfgang Denzel was an engineer and an Austrian industrialist. He was an inventor, innovator, and a business maverick. He was also a highly competitive sportsman winning numerous motorcycle events before and after WWII. In addition, Denzel was a winning Alpine sports car racer and yachtsman.

In 1948 Denzel began building sports cars in his workshop in Vienna. Denzel was absolutely fanatical about the construction of the car that bore his name. Quality, functionality, and beauty dominated every aspect of the build. The resulting sports car was therefore an intriguing automotive object. On the one hand the cars were beautifully proportioned, elegant little jewel boxes with handsomely trimmed interiors; on the other they were lightweight, nimble racing weapons which recorded more than 65 podium finishes at the most competitive European events of the 1940s and 50s.

One of the true milestones of the marque was Wolfgang Denzel’s victory at the rugged multi-stage 1949 Österreichische Alpenfahrt (Austrian Alpine Rally) which was the highlight of the Austrian racing season. This victory was especially significant as Denzel won the Alpine Cup while trouncing rival Porsche. By 1954 a Denzel was competing in North America at Sebring. Racing legend Dan Gurney later piloted a Denzel 1500 to an impressive class win at Pomona in January 1957, convincing North American spectators that these machines were not only Alpine rally winners but also serious road racing competitors.

Our aim with this work was to write the definitive English language treatise on the history of the Denzel sports car. A secondary goal was to clarify common misconceptions about these wonderful machines.

In this book we, as Denzel owners and enthusiasts, celebrate the superbly hand-crafted machines of Wolfgang Denzel. His cars were, and remain, truly special with the majority having been built with Denzel chassis, engines, and aluminum bodies. These automobiles are quite beautiful and are highly intriguing from an aesthetic, engineering, and historical standpoint.

DENZEL MOTORSPORTS HERITAGE

The Denzel sports car has a significant motorsports history in both Europe and the U.S.A. The Amazing Denzel Sports Car richly chronicles important moments in Denzel racing heritage as an entire volume is dedicated to Denzel sports cars in competition, with a huge number of professional period racing photographs.

CHARTS & DEEP DETAILS

Collectors and enthusiasts devour details. The Amazing Denzel Sports Car was developed with this in mind. Inside you’ll find original documents, technical drawings, charts, and so much more. All guaranteed to delight automotive enthusiasts upon discovery.

ONLY THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

We believe the Denzel sports car is a work of art. It was, therefore, vital to the authors that The Amazing Denzel Sports Car be printed by a fine art print house. Inside, you’ll find over 400 photographs shot by some of the finest automotive photographers in the world.

2 Volumes in slipcase

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: A Decade of Dapper

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: A Decade of Dapper

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Decade of Dapper documents and celebrates 10 years of raising funds and awareness for men’s health initiatives with engaging stories and gorgeous photography. Starting from the simple, joyous act of riding a motorcycle, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) has united hundreds of thousands of smartly dressed gentlefolk around the world on classic and vintage-style motorcycles to raise over $35 million for prostate cancer and men’s mental health initiatives. The annual event has attracted the world’s attention and created some truly amazing stories (and thousands of great images) along the way.

The success of the DGR has seen it become so much more than just a charity event. It’s now a kind of global moto family that’s made up of thousands of incredible stories, characters, cities, and ambassadors that are all wrapped up in a kind of motorcycling fashion renaissance. It’s as much about the amazing people that make it happen as it is about the bikes.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is filled with:

  • Engaging stories about the riders and what motivates them
  • Dapper fashion and stunning images from dozens of celebrated moto photographers in some of the world’s most iconic locations
  • Personal contributions from the likes of actor and TV presenter Charley Boorman, MotoGP world champion Freddy Spencer, and actor Jai Courtney

As a lasting record of the hundreds of stories of triumph and heartbreak from the DGR family, this book brings to life the positive, global impact that motorcyclists have made on men’s health.

The Racer Within

The Racer Within

Photography Art Book | Custom Cafe Racers

A global compilation of the custom motorcycle industry’s most influential builders, photographers, events and riders, featuring stories and quotes that inspire us to ride

The Racer Within is an oversized hardcover coffee table book, featuring 308 pages of 157gsm matte art paper hand bound to lie flat, exuding an aura of elegance amongst any book enthusiasts collection. The Racer Within not only appeals to lovers of cafe racer and custom motorcycles, but to lovers of photography, art, culture and an authentic lifestyle.

Compiled with bold and striking photography that showcases the lifestyle and culture of the custom cafe racer community of today, The Racer Within is more than just a motorcycle coffee table book, it’s a celebration of the pieces of art the community builds, rides and loves.

 

Car Racing 1965

Car Racing 1965

The DPPI (Diffusion Presse Photo International) agency is the brainchild of a handful of men who shared a passion for both photography and automobiles – especially sports cars. DPPI immediately set about sharing as widely as possible the day-to-day experiences of drivers and racing teams on road and track. The first volume of this collection – the first of its kind – takes us to the heart of a golden age in motorsport history. Be it at Le Mans, during hillclimbing races, or on the first tracks devoted to what would later become the main attraction, Formula 1, both cars and drivers are accessible, welcoming. Everyone smiles at fans, who are not yet crowded against the rails of the route or circuit. The curated selection comprising hundreds of photographs from DDPI’s vault, with commentary by the photographers and people involved at the time, draw the reader into a universe full of adventure, stories brimming with humanity that center on exceptional machines.

Text in English and French.

Legendary The Porsche 919 Hybrid Project

Legendary The Porsche 919 Hybrid Project

A lavishly illustrated two-volume history of the world-class Porsche 919 Hybrid prototype racing car which made its competitive debut in 2014 and marked the return of Porsche to top-tier racing. This book explores all aspects of the creation and performance of this spectacular racing car, the first Class -1 sports prototype Porsche produced after the RS Spyder, which raced until 2010.

Volume I documents the history of the car, exploring the drama, successes, and setbacks that Porsche encountered. The text is by Heike Hientzsch, who was herself part of the LMP1 team. She takes the reader into the pits and behind the scenes of the Porsche racing department in Weissach, and interviews top race car drivers like Mark Webber and Timo Bernhard.

Volume 2 features insider photographs by Jürgen Tap, who accompanied the Porsche team with his own team of photographers. It is an illustrated chronology of this exciting epoch of racing history, and transports the reader on a fascinating journey around the world in the company of the Porsche 919 Hybrid.

Heike Heintzsch is a journalist and editor who works for the Porsche LMP1 communication team. She worked in Formula 1 for 13 years, until 2012, first for BMW and then for the Sauber team. Jürgen Tap is a Hamburg-based photographer who specializes in race car photography. His previous publications include 10 books about Porsche and Ferrari.

Cargopilot

Cargopilot

Christiaan Van Heijst is a 747 pilot and one of the world s leading aviation photographers. Cargopilot is a heavyweight luxury coffee table volume bringing together over 200 of his photos from the cockpit and from the ramp on six continents, from technically fascinating views of the operation of the Boeing 747 to evocative earthscapes and the rare sight of other aircraft in flight. Christiaan was also witness to a unique phenomenon, which lit up the floor of the Pacific Ocean at night as his cargo jet flew overhead. Geologists, nautical authorities, the military (officially) and the airlines are at a loss to explain the sight, but Christiaan’s photos of that night that were published around the world are reproduced in this book, along with Christiaan’s detailed account of the flight. Christiaan’s flying and his camera take in everything from the global megahubs of Chicago, Beijing and Luxembourg to exotic ports such as Kinshasa, Kabul and Lagos. This book is a must-have for fans of aviation, geography, and photography.

Porsche Works Team: Porsche at the top 24-Hour Races: Nürburgring / Le Mans / Daytona

Porsche Works Team: Porsche at the top 24-Hour Races: Nürburgring / Le Mans / Daytona

  • 24-hour races are the supreme discipline in motorsports. Every year, more than 200,000 fans meet in Le Mans for the race over the weekend. This book goes behind the scenes to document every detail and emotion
  • The photographer and author spent three years following the Porsche team

Endurance races are the supreme discipline in motorsports. Several times per year, the best race drivers worldwide are on the tracks for 24 hours. The 24-hour races at the Nürburgring and in Daytona are the toughest tests for man and material. Le Mans as the third run is the icon among the legendary races. In recent years, Porsche set standards in the endurance race world championship – with perfection and passion.
Star photographer Frank Kayser and his team observed the delicate and deeply exhausting work of the Porsche team for three years. The world-famous photographer was allowed where other press photographers were not: in the pit, in the pit lane during the change of tyres and drivers, in the closed off areas of the racers’ quarters. His photos show the stress, the top performance, the eternal night, and the success of perfection.
With photography by Keyser, detailing a world previously unseen by outsiders, and a passionate text by journalist Heike Hientzsch sketching the participants’ emotions, this book illustrates the true nature of endurance races – the tension, exhaustion, and the dedication.

Southern California EATS

Southern California EATS

This beautifully photographed book offers a fresh look at Southern California’s roadside eateries. Embark on a road trip to out-of-the-way Route 66 landmarks, futuristic Googie coffee shops, and exotic Polynesian paradises. Part-homage and part-guidebook, this photo essay captures the flavor and character of Southern California’s most unique eating establishments. Tour 1920s legends like Hollywood’s Formosa Cafe to 1960s jet age icons like the LAX Theme Building. Hungry historians, students and pop culture enthusiasts will appreciate the well-researched text, photography, and personal stories. Architects and photographers will enjoy the full-color, visual experience.

Gilles Villeneuve – His Untold

Gilles Villeneuve – His Untold

New, beautifully illustrated book featuring 44 Interview with fellow drivers, teammates, Formula 1 journalists and photographers, effectively chronicling Villeneuve’s career while capturing his warm personality and legendary racing style.

by Karoly Mehes
Extensively color photography.
Soft bound; 191 pages

Published by: VersArtis Nonprofit Kft., Hungary

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