The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World’s Fastest-Growing Sport is a turbo-charged thrill ride through the wild, glamorous, and cutthroat world of Formula 1. In this gripping narrative, Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg reveal how F1 went from an afterthought in American sports to a cultural juggernaut and global phenomenon.
Packed with behind-the-scenes drama, outrageous rivalries, billion-dollar gambles, and larger-than-life personalities—from Ferrari’s iconic legacy to Lewis Hamilton’s era-defining dominance—The Formula shows how a once-insular European sport reinvented itself for the TikTok age. From boardrooms to pit lanes, and Monaco to Miami, it’s a tale of reinvention powered by high-stakes visionaries, engineering brilliance, and relentless disruption.
Whether you’re a hardcore gearhead or a Drive to Survive binge-watcher, The Formula will fuel your obsession with the most thrilling show on four wheels. This is the untold story of how speed, spectacle, and swagger conquered America—and why F1’s race is only just beginning.
Fast cars. Big money. Global stardom. The Formula is your all-access pass to the most dramatic sport on Earth. Buckle up.
Author
Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg are two of the sharpest storytellers in global sports journalism, bringing rare insider access, deep knowledge, and a flair for uncovering drama behind the headlines.
Joshua Robinson is The Wall Street Journal’s European sports correspondent, with over a decade of experience covering the world’s biggest events—from the NFL in London to the Olympic Games and Tour de France. A Columbia University graduate, Robinson has also written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated. Raised in London and the South of France, and now based in Paris, his international upbringing provides him with a unique perspective on global sport and culture.
Jonathan Clegg is a senior editor at The Wall Street Journal and one of the most versatile voices in sports writing. A London School of Economics graduate, Clegg joined the Journal in 2009 as its first Europe-based sports reporter and has since covered everything from Super Bowls to World Cups. His writing has also appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, and FourFourTwo.
Together, Robinson and Clegg bring unmatched access, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes revelations to every story—making them the perfect duo to decode the high-octane world of Formula 1 in The Formula.