This book tells the story of the globally successful FIA Formula 1 World Championship from its roots before the Second World War to the present day. Early chapters cover the growth of motor sport from the first recorded race in 1894 through the 1990s. Despite the credit crunch and worldwide recession Formula 1 has still managed to retain its position as a powerful global sport as the calendar heads towards a twenty race season. With more and more countries vying with each other to gain the right to stage a Formula 1 race, Autocourse 60 Years of World Championship Grand Prix Motor Racing also looks forward to the seventh decade as new teams arrive to take on the established giants.