Formula One Down Under

The Australian Grand Prix: Formula One Down Under 1985–2022 by Formula One Down Under is a richly detailed motorsport history that captures why this race has become Australia’s defining Formula 1 event. If you love the backstage rhythms of a grand prix weekend as much as the on-track battles, this is a book to sink into.

Spanning 36 races from 1985 to 2022, it follows the Australian GP’s journey from Adelaide’s much-loved parklands street circuit to Melbourne’s crowd-pulling Albert Park. Along the way, it maps the rivalries, turning points and atmosphere that helped set the benchmark for a modern Formula One race—without needing hype to make the drama land.

Perfect for F1 tragics, Australian sport readers, and anyone who collects racing books, driver stories and grand prix lore. Add it to your shelf and relive Formula One down under from the first lights to the final chequered flag.