The Rough Guide to Formula 1 (Rough Guides, £6.99)

FROM Melbourne to Monaco, McLaren to Minardi, this handy little guide has all the Formula 1 fan needs for the current season.

With a comprehensive low-down on the teams, the drivers and the circuits, F1 fans can follow the action from the pit lane - or the armchair.

There's an in-depth analysis of Michael Schumacher's legacy to the sport, as well as insightful updates on individual careers and aspirations and a layman's guide to the rules and terminology.

With last season's guide voted No 4 in a national newspaper's Top 10 sports books, I'm sure even Bernie Ecclestone will be ordering a copy of this season's.

Jim Collins