Michael O’Mara races ahead with two F1 books
Michael O’Mara Books has acquired two Formula One titles: a full-colour celebration of British F1 world champion Lando Norris by Nate Saunders; and an insider look at the tactics needed to succeed in Formula One by Sky Sports F1 commentator Rachel Brookes.
Editorial director Nicki Crossley acquired world all-language rights from Melanie Michael Greer at The Michael Greer Literary Agency.
"Featuring over 100 stunning full-colour photographs, Lando Norris: Road to World Champion will publish in March 2026, charting Norris’ extraordinary rise to become motorsport’s 2025 standout star," the synopsis says. "With full access, including a definitive race diary of the 2025 season, Saunders will reveal Norris’ story of perseverance and authenticity in a dynamic, detailed celebration of his road to victory.
"With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, F1 Racing Drive will publish in May 2026, and seeks to answer the ultimate question: what makes one driver world champion, while his teammate languishes behind?
"Featuring a foreword by Will Buxton, face of Netflix’s Drive to Survive, the book will include brand-new interviews with the likes of Toto Wolff, Lando Norris and Guenther Steiner, as Brookes explores how the top teams tick, the gruelling preparation that goes into 90 minutes on the track and the extraordinary marginal differences between winning and losing."
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Crossley said: "We’re thrilled to be publishing two standout books on Formula One. From Nate Saunders’ race-by-race account of Lando’s victory to Rachel Brookes’ high-octane investigation of what it takes to become a world champion, together they offer an an insider’s look at the passion and precision behind the reigning sport of the moment."
Saunders commented: "Watching Lando Norris’ World Championship season unfold was a remarkable experience. I’ve seen his evolution from a shy, introverted teenager into an increasingly confident driver – open, resilient and willing to embrace vulnerability, even in a sporting arena where that is not the norm. 2025 was the culmination of that journey: a hard-fought title won under pressure. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to celebrate that story in this book."
Brookes added: "When I started working in Formula One, conversations about my job were brief – the odd query if I had met Lewis Hamilton, or someone might say they remembered watching Schumacher. Now, the fanbase has grown exponentially. It is such a technical sport that at times it can be daunting and hard to keep up, so I wanted to write a book that brings everybody – new and seasoned fans alike – into the sport I love, with a new appreciation for what these incredible drivers do."
