Grand Prix Racers

From the perspective of Formula One drivers, Bernard Cahier was more than just a photographer. He was a member of their elite community. As a privileged and respected witness to Formula One's early years, Cahier enjoyed a unique access to his subjects. For Cahier, these famously hard and silent men were willing to let down their guard, allowing his camera to record images that represent real moments of shared intimacy. Bernard's son, Paul-Henri, was blessed with the same gifts as his father, and he soon found his own place in the Formula One community. Between them, across six decades of Formula One history, every grand prix driver has been immortalized by the Cahier duo--from Nino Farina, the very first World Champion in 1950, to the reigning title holder, Kimi Raikkonen. Choosing which drivers to feature--and which ones to leave out--was a painful process. But the results are spectacular. Represented here are seventy-two legendary grand prix drivers; their portraits and stories tell the breathtaking history of Formula One, with all of its triumph and tragedy, joy and loss.Chimits, Xavier is the author of 'Grand Prix Racers', published 2008 under ISBN 9780760334300 and ISBN 0760334307.