Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for giving me access to this ARC! All thoughts are my own!

So first things first, this book was so much fun! It had all the vibes I was looking for in an F1 romance and Lizzy Dent is clearly someone who understands a bit about the sport and is not just using it as a backdrop without prior knowledge! I'm really just getting into the F1 and F1 romance world and so far, this has been my favorite of the two I've read thus far!

I felt like both of the characters were really strong leads, with complex individual emotional arcs/journeys in addition to their relationship! Matt and Chloe both had distinct voices and tones, but they were braided together in a way that I felt was well done!

Matt in particular had a really interesting emotional journey, I only wish I could have spent a little more time getting to understand his journey of moving forward! It's mentioned multiple times that he goes and sees a therapist to deal with his trauma post-crash; maybe getting to experience one of those sessions, or him reflecting on it or telling Chloe or Archie about it would have helped!

In a similar vein, I felt I wanted a little bit more as Chloe works through her imposter syndrome and issues speaking with the press! However, I recognize that it is so hard to do that without the MC coming off as whiny or annoying (two things which I think Lizzy did a good job of making sure Chloe isn't).

Their relationship arc was really cute and I felt like it was well-paced! This book ascribes to the childhood crush trope, as Chloe and Matt were childhood friends back in her racing days. I felt like I could feel the history of their pre-established relationship and how things have shifted since then! They definitely had a lot of chemistry and I only wish that I got to see more of them sneaking around with each other!

(However, there seemed to be a little bit of a voyeuristic undertone to some of the romantic scenes that I was a little iffy on)

My only real gripe is that the conflict was kind of resolved very quickly and swiftly. However, I appreciate that the conflict didn't hinge on some fundamental miscommunication or unrealistic third-act breakup!

The writing itself was good and I'll definitely have to give Lizzy's other books a shot at some point bc it flowed well!

Overall, I had a lot of fun with this and would definitely recommend it to someone looking to get into F1 romance!

Thank you again to Putnam Books and NetGalley for this opportunity!

2.5 stars

I guess I should just stick to watching F1 and stay away from books that have it in the plot. I am sorry but I could NOT stand Matt. I liked the writing don't get me wrong but I think I'm over reading romances where grown adults behave like teenagers who have no control over their hormones.

This was super cute!! I enjoyed reading it, I just became an F1 fan so reading this was SO fun. The banter was cute, though I didn’t really like how they had to hide their relationship but alas. Super cute, super fun!

I had a lot of issues with this book. The second half was much better but I found the front half to be kinda disappointing. My main problems were that the characters felt very insta love. You never really got to see them fall for each other or anything because their entire relationship was based on passed dynamics which made it not as fun to watch them get together. The front half was also so dialogue heavy it felt very hard to know the characters emotions and thoughts. Also for a couple that needed to be secret they really need to get a room all but one scene was outside. Beyond that I thought the second half was much more interesting from a plot perspective although it did seem rather too good to be true but I never really felt like I got the main characters dynamics. So as an f1 book it was decent but as a romance not my favorite sadly.

Thank you to Lizzy Dent and G.P. Putnam and Sons Publishing for this ARC.

Drive Me Crazy is a story about Chloe Coleman, a newly promoted female principal of a failing F1 team who is suddenly the boss off her childhood crush, Matt Warner, who is traded from a top team to a bottom tier team.

I am a huge F1 fan which maybe made it harder for me to suspend belief that a young woman would ever be principal of an F1 team. There has only been 1 and it’s largely in part to it being a family team. Other than that F1 is so much an old white dude’s game.

While the characters were English, it was apparent the writer was not. Even their names were American. I kept getting thrown off because it was written in a very American tone but then there would be some random English phrase.

Their relationship felt rushed. She went from childhood friend to “love” REAL fast. And was it really love or lust? Because it seemed liked all he wanted to do was have sex with her.

This was not it for me. No woman gets to that place in her career then nearly looses it by being SO reckless. This quote scrim the book sums it up for me:

“I mean, sneaking into Silverstone as team principal of Arden and as a world-famous F1 driver is reckless. But at the same time, it feels like something Matt and I need to do.”

Insert eye roll. I just couldn’t by the end of the book.

Arc review!

Drive Me Crazy is a second-chance, friends-to-lovers romance set in the high-stakes world of Formula 1. Chloe has finally landed the role she’s always wanted—as a team principal—though it’s for a struggling team with everything to prove. Matt, once a top driver, is recovering from a brutal crash that left both physical and emotional scars. The twist? They have history. Childhood memories, unresolved feelings, and now, a professional partnership that forces them into close quarters.

The F1 backdrop was thrilling and well-paced, and I appreciated how Lizzy Dent wove past and present together to deepen Chloe and Matt’s bond. However, while their physical chemistry was definitely there, I found myself wishing for more emotional depth. Some of the romantic beats felt rushed—especially when it came to the more intimate scenes, which often skipped over the vulnerability and connection that would’ve made their reunion more powerful. The “we can’t” to “let’s do this” moments happened a little too quickly, without the internal work to make it feel earned.

There’s a solid foundation here—grief, ambition, identity—and I wanted to dig deeper into those layers. I liked it, but I wanted to feel more.

Big thanks to NetGalley, Putnam, and Lizzy Dent for the early copy!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!!

This was such a cute and fun read! This had the perfect amount of F1, nothing was too much or too overwhelming- so for those who are just getting into this type of sports romance, this is the perfect book. The romance was adorable and believable and it was perfectly paced, nothing ever felt too rushed. There are some cringe nicknames used but it's easy to overlook. Easy 4 stars!

Drive Me Crazy by Lizzy Dent is a friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance. Chloe has just landed her dream job as a Formula 1 team principle, even though it is for the worst team on the circuit. Matt is a successful F1 racer, or at least he was, until he was involved in a terrible accident earlier this season involving his teammate and best friend. Matt and Chloe grew up together and after not seeing each other for years, they will now be working closely together, attempting to overcome Matt's trauma and Chloe's imposter syndrome while making a name for their team. This was a fast paced read and I loved the setting of F1 racing! I enjoyed how the author weaved their childhood relationship into their current relationship while writing the story. While I did enjoy the book, I also felt like there were a lot of forced aspects that just did not feel natural, such as intimate moments going from "no, we can't" to "okay" in seconds. I felt like there was a lot of potential, I just wanted to get to know the characters more.

Thank you to NetGalley, Putnam, and the author for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a thrilling, fast-paced ride full of heart, heat, and high stakes! Chloe is a fierce and inspiring heroine, and Matt is the perfect mix of charm and vulnerability. Their chemistry leaps off the page from the start, and the slow-burn tension had me hooked. I loved the behind-the-scenes look at Formula 1—it added depth and excitement to the romance. The emotional moments hit just as hard as the racing ones. A perfect blend of second-chance romance and sports drama that kept me flipping pages late into the night. A must-read for romance fans!

Ladies and Gentlemen, please start your engines.

I literally ZOOMED through this last night. I'd blame insomnia, but it was really more about enjoying the characters and the vibe of this book.

I loved the childhood crush trope, and while I actually know NOTHING about F1 racing, it felt legit.

Chloe is one determined little lady. As one of the first female team principles in Formula 1, she is set to make a name for herself and decides nothing will get in way.

That is until Matt Warner walks in. He's the hottest new driver and Chloe's childhood crush. Chloe's heart races just about as fast as these cars when Matt is near, and some spice (albeit some unbelievable public sex scene) ensues.

I loved this book, and it kept me smiling all the way to end, which happen to fall around 2:30am..oops.

I'm sorry but this is driving me crazy. I have to dnf at 18%.

I was so bored. I did not, at all, find the aspects of F1 interesting. I don't know. Maybe it's a me problem.

The characters felt flat. And there was absolutely no chemistry between the MCs.

I'm so disappointed this didn't work out for me. I was so excited to read it.

this was a very fun and easy read! i enjoyed the f1 aspects of this book and thought it was executed well.

chloe and matt were the absolute cutest. i loved their relationship a lot and think it was written so well. i would've love to had seen some flashbacks with the two of them so i could have more insight on what their dynamic was like.

overall i loved this book and recommend it to everyone. it's amazing to have a fmc that's in a generally male dominated field be in charge and gain confidence within herself!!! and i loved how this book tackled matt's anxiety and ptsd from the accident. i would have love to had seen more therapy scenes with him.

thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Drive Me Crazy is a cute story following two childhood friends to annoyances to lovers. The story takes place in the F1 world. Lizzy Dent’s writing is easy to read and the technically of F1 racing is told in a way that is approachable to a person who doesn’t know anything about F1 racing. I appreciated the honesty and transparency that was shown to Chloe as a woman in a primarily male field. She wrote about the issues that Chloe and Matt face in a way to make those challenges easily be understood by the reader and the path to the solution was illuminating to their character growth.

Below are some observations while reading, I am not attaching these to any social media reviews I just wanted to put them here in hopes that they are seen and can be corrected if needed before publication. Again I really enjoyed reading this novel and will be reading more of Lizzy Dent’s novels in the future. Thank you for this opportunity.

Issues within the text:

Chapter 8
“The honestly from Chloe is arresting.”

“ ‘That bloody strategist,’ I say, nodding” Chloe says this but this chapter is in Matt’s perspective

Chapter 14
“Working-togethercomplication”

Chapter 28
Soft tires or medium?
“Two tire changes. Mediums, then sorts for speed at the end.” “I’ve lost a few places, but I can do this. Soft tires great track conditions. I have this.” “No second stop? Will the tires make it?”

I was expecting a slow burn (which it isn’t) but there’s lots of yearning and complications that make this forbidden love so hard to put down.

As an F1 fan, I was excited to dive into Drive Me Crazy, and it didn’t disappoint on the racing front—the behind-the-scenes look at the sport was a real treat. Matt and Chloe’s banter was sharp and entertaining, making their chemistry easy to root for. I did struggle a bit with the premise; in such a male-dominated industry, it was hard for me to believe a woman would risk her hard-earned position for a relationship with her driver. That hesitation may not be a deal breaker for most readers, but I kept wondering if someone in Chloe’s shoes would really take that risk. I felt slightly vindicated when her friend Keyla voiced a similar concern. Still, it was a fun, fast-paced read and a great introduction to the world of F1 romance.

The book is about Chloe and Matt, two old friends, one on the verge of a career growth and the other on the verge of a career down. The book was well written and everything but it felt like it lacked chemistry and growth in character. It was a good read.

I'm realising my sports romance phase is stretching past hockey and veering into F1.

This was such a good romance, I like how the characters feel like adults with most things figured out, but still have their struggles. I really like the FMC, she's a strong character and I'm glad the author didn't shy away from letting her shine and stand up for what she wanted and believed in.
Overall I really enjoyed Drive Me Crazy, the only downside is that the ending felt a little rushed. It seemed like there was so much more to happen but then it was just over. The epilogue is perfect though.
I highly recommend everyone read it once it's out in 2026!!

Thank you NetGalley for the copy of this book.

This was my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. I’ve been in a romance mood lately, and this was my first F1 romance and it did not disappoint. The writing was funny, cute, and the friends to annoyed acquaintances to lovers was so well done. I loved how Chloe and Matt both supported each other, to build the other up and help each other find their strengths the supporting cast of characters were equally great, especially Barry and his rescue dogs…except Jack, he deserves a face full of exhaust fumes.

3.25⭐️

I really enjoyed the concept of this book there isn’t a lot of popular f1 romance books so this excited me even though I don’t keep up with any of that at all! The beginning of this book was really strong I was really enjoying it I loved how they had some unresolved feelings and things left to unpack but I feel like as the story went on it kind of just fell off. There wasn’t much communication with the main characters at all and the ending just felt very rushed to me. There was definitely a lot of potential in this book and I could see future books being really enjoyable(I would LOVE a noah book)!! This would definitely be a fun one for the f1 girlies overall a cute read!!

What a fun and fast-paced ride! This book was such a joy to read—there’s so much packed in to keep you turning the pages: the thrilling backdrop of F1 racing, a strong thread of women’s empowerment, adorable dogs, and of course, a love story with just the right amount of spice.

Chloe and Matt are a couple that felt incredibly real. The way they treated each other was genuinely heartwarming—they were such a solid team while still maintaining their own goals and careers. Their relationship felt like a refreshing portrayal of mutual respect and balance.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a well-balanced romantic read that will have you laughing, swooning, and cheering the characters on.