Grand Prix: Fascination Formula 1

By Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, co-authored by Hartmut Lehbrink, published by Könemann (Germany) 1993, 400 pages, hardback

Grand Prix de MONACO: Profile of a Legend

By Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, co-authored by Hartmut Lehbrink, published by Könemann (Germany) 1998, 460 pages, hardback

Grand Prix: Fascination Formula 1, documents a body of work by master photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, spanning the years 1969-1993. The book is a collection of chapters that together tell a single story and brings to life the exciting world of Formula 1. This portfolio style presentation is organized in separate sections focusing on drivers, design, technology, tyres, faces/helmets, bosses, advertising, women, fans, and snapshots. Every page is a masterpiece. It’s easy to see why Schlegelmilch is considered one of best photographers ever to cover Grand Prix racing. 

Grand Prix de MONACO also features the fine photography of Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, along with the wonderful writing of Hartmut Lehbrink. Each race from 1929 to 1998 is covered in great detail. The book also includes stunning historical imagery from the pre-war and early modern Formula 1 years. This is a well researched and comprehensive account of the famed Monaco Grand Prix.

These are extraordinary books that bring to life the exciting and thrilling world of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing. For enthusiasts and collectors alike, no racing or automotive library is complete without them. 

TJ…..2025