A recently updated version of Gordon Kirby’s Rick Mears Biography hit the shelves, but is it worthy of a purchase?
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“F1 22”: The RaceFans review of the official Formula 1 game
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Posted onHas the official Formula 1 game kept pace with the sweeping changes the sport has seen in 2022? RaceFans gives its verdict on F1 22.
“F1: The Pinnacle”: book reviewed
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Posted onVeteran writers Simon Arron and Tony Dodgins chronicle some key moments throughout F1’s storied history. But is it worth a look for hardcore fans?
“The Science of the Racer’s Brain”: book reviewed
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Posted onA detailed, scientific exploration into the complex psychology and neurology of being a racing driver. But is it impenetrable or profound?
“Moto GP 22”: the official Moto GP game reviewed
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Posted onMilestone have just secured the Moto GP game license until 2026, so how does the latest edition of the official Moto GP game hold up?
“Monster Energy Supercross 5”: official game reviewed (PS5 – Xbox S|X)
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Posted onStadium based motocross racing has legions of fans – just ask Daniel Ricciardo – so how much fun is the latest official AMA Supercross game?
“Formula Helmet: The Glorious Years of Formula 1 Helmets 1969-99”: book reviewed
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Posted onA brand new book chronicles some of the most famous F1 helmet designs of the 20th century. Is it worth a place on your coffee table?
“Assetto Corsa Competizione” – PS5 and Xbox Series S|X upgrade review
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Posted onAssetto Corsa Competizione has received a free current-gen upgrade offering enhanced graphics. Is this hardcore simulation game worth a look?
“Max – The Dutch Master”: Verstappen biography reviewed
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Posted onThe first major unauthorised biography of Max Verstappen since he became world champion, does Andre Hoogeboom’s new book offer much insight?
Gran Turismo 7: The first ‘Real Driving Simulator’ for nine years reviewed
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Posted onThe seventh main Gran Turismo title roars onto PS5, but is this the true GT experience long time fans have been waiting so long for?
Drive to Survive season four review: Still as fun, flawed and unmissable as ever
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Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen accused Drive to Survive of fakery and refused to participate, but the new season delivers more of what made it a hit.
Grid Legends: Codemasters’ arcade racer with a ‘Drive to Survive’ twist reviewed
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Posted onThe new instalment of Codemasters’ Grid game series adds a Drive to Survive-esque story mode with real actors. Time to grab a gamepad and a bucket of popcorn?
Fanatec CSL DD direct-drive steering wheel system reviewed
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Posted onDirect-drive racing wheels offer new levels of realism but have always been costly. Have Fanatec changed that with the CSL DD?
Thrustmaster T248 steering wheel & pedals reviewed
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Posted onThrustmaster’s T248 aims to provide an entry level option for those serious about getting into simracing. But is it worth its £300 price tag?
“Murray Walker: Incredible!” by Maurice Hamilton reviewed
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Posted onDoes this tribute to beloved motorsport commentator Murray Walker capture the unique appeal of his “trousers-on-fire” style?
“Al Unser Jnr: A Checkered Past” reviewed
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Posted onAl Unser Jnr opens up on his struggles with drugs and alcohol during the CART Indycar era in this startlingly candid new book.
“Schumacher” – Michael Schumacher Netflix biopic reviewed
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Posted onSchumacher, the new biopic on the life of Michael Schumacher, invites comparisons with landmark F1 documentary Senna, but doesn’t quite measure up to it.
“F1 2021”: The official Formula 1 game reviewed
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Posted onF1 2021 arrives on next-generation machines with a new Braking Point story mode. Does that make up for the absence of key features of this year’s championship?
“Indy Split: The Big Money Battle that Nearly Destroyed Indy Racing” reviewed
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Posted onOver 25 years since Indy racing split into two factions, a new book looks at how CART and the IRL went to war with each other.
“Formula E: Racing for the Future” reviewed
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Posted onDoes this officially-licensed guide to Formula E offer anything more than the corporate line on the electric single-seater series?