ONE OF THE FINANCIAL TIMES' BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER 2024

'HANDS DOWN THE GREATEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT F1' –Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class
'MODERN F1 IS THE SPORTS STORY OF THIS ERA AND NO ONE COULD TELL IT BETTER' –Kevin Clark, ESPN
'THE FASTEST READ YOU WILL EVER PICK UP' –A.J. Baime, author of Go Like Hell

F1 is now the fastest-growing sports business in the world, and a multi-billion-dollar global media juggernaut. But how exactly did it get there?

Highly respected Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg uncover the full epic story of how F1 came to achieve total global fandom. Bringing unique insight and access to the sport's most storied teams and personalities – from Ferrari to Bernie Ecclestone to Christian Horner, Daniel Ricciardo, and Lewis Hamilton – they delve into the world of big money, beautiful people, intense feuds and audacious gambles, all set across a backdrop of the world's most glamorous locations.

The result is the first definitive account of the business of F1 – not just the cars and the races, but the drama, the deals, and the financial operation that underpins it all. It's the tale of a commercial empire: one built in the 20th century, rendered almost obsolete in the early 21st, and that has re-emerged world dominant today.

“If you buy just one guide…you won't do better than this.” – BBC Sky at Night Magazine
“I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by.” – Helen Sharman, Astronaut
“Very useful indeed.” – Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

Philip's Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2027 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.

* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year
* Viewing recommendations and practical advice for looking at stars, planets and eclipses
* Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month
* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year
* Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2027
* The best places to experience Dark Skies
* The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out
* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest
* Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell
* Complete calendar of major astronomical events
* Top 20 Sky Sights of 2027
* Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms
* Clear Explanations of the planets' movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets