{"product_id":"life-monaco-grand-prix-9780760397381","title":"Life Monaco Grand Prix","description":"\u003cb\u003eGo behind the scenes to explore the history, racing, celebrity fans, and after hours of racing's most glamorous and prestigious round in the F1 championship with \u003ci\u003eThe Life Monaco Grand Prix\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMonaco sponsored its first race in 1929 and the circuit has been part of the Formula 1 series since 1950. Conducted with the patronage of Monaco's royal family, its beautiful street-circuit has made Monaco the \u003cb\u003emost glamorous setting of any F1 race\u003c\/b\u003e. But the classic architecture and high-profile spectators belie\u003cb\u003e a course notorious for its complexity \u003c\/b\u003eand challenges. With no safety barriers until 1969, drivers have twice plunged into the harbor among the spectating yachts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOff the circuit, Monaco is a 24-hour spectacle of \u003cb\u003eexpensive boats\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehigh-profile parties\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecelebrity F1 fans\u003c\/b\u003e, penthouse spectating, and high-roller lifestyle. From the Monte Carlo casino (integral to numerous James Bond films) to top clubs like Amber Lounge, Jimmy'z, and The Black Lounge to F1 racers'\u003cb\u003e luxury homes\u003c\/b\u003e to the takeoffs and landings of countless \u003cb\u003eprivate jets\u003c\/b\u003e, Monaco represents the epitome of the jet-setting lifestyle long associated with the F1 circus. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the first Grand Prix in 1929 to today's star-studded event, \u003ci\u003eThe Life Monaco Grand Prix \u003c\/i\u003etakes the reader on a full lap of this prestigious race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Codling\u003c\/b\u003e is a respected motorsport journalist and broadcaster who covered sports car racing in the United States before joining \u003ci\u003eF1 Racing\u003c\/i\u003e, the world's biggest-selling Formula 1 magazine, in 2001. He has appeared as an F1 expert on TV and radio, hosted for Renault F1, and contributes to \u003ci\u003eF1 Racing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAutosport\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAutocar\u003c\/i\u003e, and the\u003ci\u003e Red Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e. Codling is the author of several Motorbooks titles, including \u003ci\u003eFormula 1 Drive to Survive The Unofficial Companion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReal Racers: Formula 1 Racing in the 1950s and 1960s\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArt of the Formula 1 Race Car\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArt of the Classic Sports Car\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Life Monaco\u003c\/i\u003e. Stuart lives in Farnham, Surrey, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50928604381458,"sku":"9780760397381","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_443dd477-9b65-4084-83f3-b8bcc73641f5.jpg?v=1739005643","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/life-monaco-grand-prix-9780760397381","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}