What the global media says about Brad Spurgeon’s work:
Esquire (2 May 2025) (Full Q&A Interview) : “Brad Spurgeon is one of the most respected voices in Formula 1 journalism, known for his decades-long career covering the sport’s triumphs, controversies and evolution. With unmatched access and insight, he has chronicled F1’s journey both on and off the track, earning reverence among fans and insiders alike.” https://www.esquire.com/uk/style/a64650308/the-inside-track-on-f1/
The Daily Mail (26 May 2025) : “Brad Spurgeon has found a perfect balance in offsetting the notorious glitz and glamour of the multi-billion dollar sport, with the raw talent and physicality exhibited by the drivers.” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-14750575/Picture-Formula-1-assouline.html
WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) (Interview) : “Brad Spurgeon, the esteemed and veteran Formula 1 journalist for two decades…explores how Formula 1 has taken the world by storm and ushered in a new era for the sport — where fashion, luxury, watches, money, celebrities and more all converge every race weekend for its own mini-version of the Super Bowl. [Spurgeon said to WWD] that as the sport’s popularity has evolved, so has its relationship with fashion and luxury. Spurgeon said that the shared values of Formula 1 and fashion — being “innovation, pushing boundaries and the pursuit of perfection” — have attracted many fashion and luxury aficionados over the years.” https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/formula-1-the-impossible-collection-book-2025-assouline-1237091430/
The Hollywood Reporter (16 November 2024) : “Formula 1: The Impossible Collection, which traces its rise from a gentlemen’s club in the ’50s to a global sport, is a coffee-table must for racing enthusiasts like A$AP Rocky and Rihanna.” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/luxury-holiday-gift-guide-1236059945/
GQ France (17 June 2025) : “The timing couldn’t be better. In the midst of Formula 1 buzz, between the theatrical release of the F1 film and the summer issue of GQ, which takes us behind the scenes of the film with Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Lewis Hamilton, the latest addition to The Impossible Collection series imposes itself as the most desirable book of the summer. Signed by journalist Brad Spurgeon….”
[“Le timing ne pouvait pas être plus propice. En pleine effervescence Formule 1, entre la sortie en salles du film F1 et le numéro estival de GQqui nous emmène dans les coulisses de ce dernier avec Brad Pitt, Damson Idris et Lewis Hamilton, le nouveau venu de la série The Impossible Collection s’impose comme l’ouvrage le plus désirable de l’été. Signé par le journaliste Brad Spurgeon….”] https://www.gqmagazine.fr/meilleur-livre-sur-le-sport
Wallpaper (25 April 2025) : “Spurgeon … recalls having free access to get close to drivers and cars, trackside and in the pits and paddock, when attending the Canadian Grand Prix as a boy, in 1967. This book, he writes, is a chance for a close look once again – albeit from your armchair, and without the noise and the (soon-to-be-phased-out) fossil-fuel fumes.” https://www.wallpaper.com/transportation/formula-1-the-impossible-collection-book-assouline
duPont Registry (25 June 2025) : “Brad Spurgeon, who covered Formula One for over two decades, brings a consistent voice and historical grounding to the collection. His experience following the sport firsthand allows for context beyond the headlines and race-day commentary.” https://news.dupontregistry.com/news/how-to-buy-formula-1-the-impossible-collection-2nd-edition-by-assouline/
Globely News (24 May 2025) : “Written by longtime Formula 1 journalist Brad Spurgeon, blends insider insight with historical context, capturing the sport’s evolution through a seasoned reporter’s lens. Spurgeon has covered F1 for decades for The New York Times and other outlets, bringing a deep knowledge of its drivers, teams, and defining moments.” https://globelynews.com/sports/this-formula-1-coffee-table-book-costs-over-1000-heres-why/
Maxim (1 May 2025) : “More than just a chronicle of races and champions, the newly revamped Formula 1: The Impossible Collection serves as a vibrant homage to the collective passion that fuels the entire F1 ecosystem.”
Robb Report Arabia (May 2025) : “Author Brad Spurgeon…weaves a story filled with passion and appreciation for everyone who has contributed to Formula 1’s current status. While the public primarily appreciates the contributions of the drivers, who truly make enormous sacrifices for glory and history, this book also pays tribute to the soldiers who toil behind the scenes, from mechanics and technicians to engineers and team managers.”
Inside Track Motorsport News (1 May 2025) : “A Canadian based in Paris, veteran F1 journalist Spurgeon wrote for the International Herald Tribune and New York Times for about two decades before stepping away from the paddock to focus on other projects, such as music and filmmaking.”
Formula One: The Impossible Collection Launches Second Edition
Icon Magazine (U.S., Summer 2025) : “A love letter to the sport….”
Sharp (Canada, Summer 2025) : “A tribute to one of the most revered sports in the world.”
Men’s Health (Italy, July 2025) : “This Ultimate Collection volume, handmade, retraces the fundamental stages that have transformed Formula 1 into a global sport with hundreds of millions of fans around the world. Formula 1: The Impossible Collection (2nd edition)”
[“Questo volume della Ultimate Collection, realizzato a mano, ripercorre le tappe fondamentali che hanno trasformato la Formula 1 in uno sport globale con centinaia di milioni di appassionati in tutto il mondo. Formula 1: The Impossibile Collection (2nd edition)”]
Robb Report (25 May 2021): “Few people are fortunate enough to hold in their hands a manifestation of their life’s work, but Brad Spurgeon, now, is one of them. And for that, motorsport fans the world over should be thankful.” https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/interview-brad-spurgeon-author-formula-1-impossible-collection-assouline-1234615542/