RACING GREEN

HOW MOTORSPORT SCIENCE CAN SAVE THE WORLD

AUTHOR KIT CHAPMAN PUBLISHER BLOOMSBURY PRICE £20 / $30 RELEASE OUT NOW

Motorsport has succeeded in capturing the attention of the world. Many millions watch as vehicles designed to set speed records battle fearlessly around the track. But how has technology changed to not only improve the entertainment value, but the safety of the sports’ drivers and the health of the planet as a whole?

At the beginning of Racing Green, the reader is introduced to Romain Grosjean, a Swiss-french racing driver who was engulfed by flames during the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, but exited his vehicle alive. Thanks to innovations in motor-racing technology, his life was saved three times during the impact alone. Author Kit Chapman explains how technology in this sport is scrutinised after every accident or fatality to save others, including Grosjean, from death.

Just like a motor race, the narrative of this book covers vast ground, unexpected twists and a sense of hope about what’s next to come. The latter is highlighted by the emergence of autonomous tech, electric vehicles, biofuels and other renewable fuels that are being incorporated gradually into the sport. Science journalist Chapman’s captivating storytelling recounts the most amazing events and tales from the history of motorsport, with the ability to fascinate both fans and those interested in the science and technology behind it. Combining major historical milestones with exclusive interviews, Driving Green serves as a reminder of how this much loved sport continues to advance and improve.