I can’t quite put my finger on it but something about Formula 1 (F1) that is so appealing. Perhaps it’s the notion of a skilled sportsman, or it’s the element of a person of adrenaline, or perhaps it’s just the simple helmet coming off and ruffle of hair of a racer that gets the audience swooning. The list is fairly endless, and looking at last week’s chaos caused by Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton in the F1 fandom, it’s undeniable – the hold this sport has on people. Since the past few years, there has been a sudden rise in the F1 community, especially among the Gen Z female crowd. And just like every other sport, this car race has entered the bookstagram quite swiftly.
Thanks to the popularity of drivers like Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, or George Russell on Pinterest and Tumblr pages, as well as multiple podcasts that discuss the politics and mechanics of driving, the new generation is developing a renewed interest in motorsports. If you keep up with Bookstagram, there’s a sudden gearing of authors coming up with endearing F1 romances with just the right amount of slow burn and pining.
These books have everything a F1 and romance enthusiasts enjoys, from tropes like fake dating, forbidden romances, second chances, or everyone’s favourite enemies to lovers. Although the feeling of excitement one gets from reading these books may not be comparable to that of watching the race live, these books do a great job of introducing you to these really attractive fictitious characters.
So if you’re a fan of thrilling F1 races and a romance book hoarder add these new books to your TBR list:
1. Throttled by Lauren Asher
Throttled is a steamy standalone romance from the Dirty Air book series. The books plot revolves around Maya, 23, who has recently graduated from her college. Santi, her brother, has recently received an offer to join the premier F1 team Bandhini Racing. Maya makes the decision to accompany her brother throughout the entire season and create a vlog of her trips. Santi is now Noah’s new partner, despite the fact that they used to be rivals because Noah is a playboy and douchebag but also the F1 racer. Maya is constantly pulled by Noah’s presence and you’ll have to read it to know more.
2. Crash Into Me by Darci St. John
The story starts with Mia Rubie, who unexpectedly inherits her father’s elite auto racing team. Mia hasn’t been near a race car—or a certain Italian driver—since she walked away from a promising racing career fifteen years ago. But with the racing season about to begin and a letter from her father tugging at her heartstrings, she reluctantly puts her life on hold to travel the world with Rubie Racing and Luca Toscano, the only man she ever loved. But she can’t slow him down. Mia’s father, Rob, had lured Luca back to Rubie Racing with the promise of making his dreams of being a world champion finally come true. One of the oldest drivers on the track, Luca was already running out of time on his lifelong quest to be the best of the best. But now Rob’s gone… and Mia—who once nearly took his career along with his heart—is back. Mia can’t seem to avoid Luca, and he can’t stop thinking about her. But can they move past what drove them apart?
3. Chasing Daisy by Paige Toon
If you fall too fast, you just might crash. These are words that describe the female lead, Daisy, who has been dumped and now has practically given up on men—and on her own family. But life still has to be lived, and where better to recover than as far away from home as possible? Grabbing a chance to see the world, Daisy packs her bags and joins the team catering to the world’s highest-paid, supercharged racing drivers on the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. From Brazil to Italy, from Melbourne to Monte Carlo, life passes in a dizzying whirlwind. But nothing—and no one—can stop Daisy from falling again—this time for a man who is prepared to risk his life and his heart for the sake of speed, danger, and ultimate success.
5. Rush: Part One & Two by Bridget L. Rose
The plot takes you to the streets of Monaco and Valentina Romana in springtime, which are ready for Formula One glory. Since childhood, the female lead Valentina’s life has revolved around racing, and this spring is her moment. But there’s only one problem: no one will give her a shot, simply because she is a woman. She’s here to support her brother, Adrian, who is following in the footsteps of their father and grandfather. Still, Valentina is determined to get behind the wheel and prove herself. The story follows the male lead, Gabriel, a sexy, brooding racer who wants to win Valentina’s affection along with the Grand Prix. As the plot thickens, Valentina struggles to balance her chaotic crush with her dreams of greatness. Secrets are revealed that threaten to change the course of her life forever.
6. Bloodstream by Emilee Carter
A new-age F1 story where Faith Jensen, the new social media manager for Revolution Racing, is ready to get her drivers in front of the world. With their sizzling good looks, it’s going to be easy. But Julien Moretz is the obstacle she never saw coming. The renowned world champion doesn’t need his personal life splashed across the internet. He’s here to race, and he’s here to win. That’s it. But the chemistry between Faith and Julien is undeniable. If they give in to temptation, they may just bring the racing world down with them.
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