Racing Legends 6 Books Collection Set by Maurice Hamilton - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Racing Legends: Lewis Hamilton
Racing Legends: Max Verstappen
Racing Legends: Charles Leclerc
Racing Legends: Lando Norris
Racing Legends: Fernando Alonso
Racing Legends: Oscar Piastri

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
/ 9781035035144 / 9781035043941 / 9781035043927 / 9781035057566 / 9781035057542
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books

Overview
The Racing Legends collection puts six of Formula 1's biggest names in one paperback set, written by veteran F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton and illustrated throughout by Cat Sims. Each 176-page book races through fun facts, stats, and stories, tracing a driver's journey from karting beginnings to Grand Prix glory and record-breaking podium moments. Covering Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso, and Oscar Piastri, this brand-new set offers an easy-to-read, highly illustrated introduction to motorsport's fastest stars, ideal for curious young readers, developing readers, and lifelong F1 fans alike.

About the Books
Each title in the Racing Legends series follows the same winning formula: fast-paced chapters packed with statistics, timelines, and behind-the-scenes detail, all brought to life with Cat Sims' energetic illustrations. Author Maurice Hamilton, a BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator for two decades and attendee of more than 500 Grands Prix, distills decades of paddock knowledge into bite-sized, kid-friendly storytelling. Readers follow Lewis Hamilton's rise from remote-control cars to record-breaking champion, Max Verstappen's blistering ascent from karting prodigy to world number one, and Charles Leclerc's disciplined climb through the junior ranks to Ferrari's front line. Lando Norris's story captures the humor and teamwork behind his breakthrough Grand Prix win, while Fernando Alonso's chapters chart a long, fiercely competitive career spanning multiple eras of the sport. Oscar Piastri rounds out the set as the newest legend in the making. Alongside the driver profiles, every book celebrates the unsung heroes of racing — pit crews, engineers, and strategists — giving readers a fuller picture of what it takes to win in Formula 1. Easy to read and fun to share, the books suit developing and reluctant readers as much as racing superfans, making this set equally at home on a classroom shelf or a young fan's bedside table. Together, the six books offer a snapshot of today's F1 grid, perfect for following along with race weekends or revisiting between seasons.

Key Benefits

• Six complete Racing Legends paperbacks in one great-value set
• Written by F1 commentator and motorsport author Maurice Hamilton
• Vividly illustrated throughout by artist Cat Sims
• Covers six current F1 stars: Hamilton, Verstappen, Leclerc, Norris, Alonso, and Piastri
• Bite-sized facts and stats make it approachable for developing readers
• A brand-new paperback gift for birthdays, holidays, or race-day excitement

Book-by-Book Guide
Racing Legends: Lewis Hamilton — Traces his journey from remote-control cars as a boy to becoming one of Formula 1's most decorated champions.
Racing Legends: Max Verstappen — Follows his rapid rise from karting to world champion through blistering pace and bold strategy.
Racing Legends: Charles Leclerc — Charts his disciplined climb through the junior categories to a seat at the front of the F1 grid.
Racing Legends: Lando Norris — Captures his breakthrough season and first Grand Prix win with humor and teamwork at its core.
Racing Legends: Fernando Alonso — Covers a long, fiercely competitive career spanning multiple generations of Formula 1 rivals.
Racing Legends: Oscar Piastri — Introduces the newest name on the grid as the next generation of racing talent.

About the Author
Maurice Hamilton is the award-winning author of more than thirty books about motorsport, including the Racing Legends series. He has attended over 500 Grands Prix around the world and spent twenty years as a Formula 1 commentator for BBC Radio 5 Live, alongside decades of writing about the sport for newspapers and magazines worldwide. Illustrator Cat Sims brings each driver profile vividly to life with detailed, energetic artwork, having worked on a wide range of commercial and editorial projects for clients including The New Yorker, Adidas, Jacobin, and the BBC.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Fast-paced, fact-filled, and easy to share, this six-book paperback set makes a brilliant gift for young motorsport fans, whether for a birthday, the holiday season, a stocking stuffer, or a race-weekend treat. Compact and richly illustrated, it's perfect for classroom libraries, road trips, and reluctant readers who'll be hooked from the very first lap.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.