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Product Description
Get instant access to the history, technology, drivers, rivalries, racing circuits, and business of Formula 1 in this beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide from Motorbooks’ Speed Read series.
The world racing championship that now encompasses 20 (and counting) annual races across five continents started in the European racing scene between the first and second world wars. It’s been a long road from the early races held in redundant airfields bounded by old oil drums to today’s extravagant spectacles—a road marked by glory, championships, iteration, technology, and speed.
In sections divided by topic, you’ll find the history of the sport, biographies of major drivers and figures who have dominated the sport’s long and storied history, a rundown of the incredible technology that makes its cars so fast, an account of racing accidents and the safety measures they inspired, and more.
Each section ends with a glossary of related terms, and informational sidebars provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people in Formula 1. Sleek illustrations of the cars, technology, and drivers impart the visual feel of F1 throughout.
With Motorbooks’ Speed Read series, become an instant expert in a range of fast-moving subjects, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop art–inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads.
The world racing championship that now encompasses 20 (and counting) annual races across five continents started in the European racing scene between the first and second world wars. It’s been a long road from the early races held in redundant airfields bounded by old oil drums to today’s extravagant spectacles—a road marked by glory, championships, iteration, technology, and speed.
In sections divided by topic, you’ll find the history of the sport, biographies of major drivers and figures who have dominated the sport’s long and storied history, a rundown of the incredible technology that makes its cars so fast, an account of racing accidents and the safety measures they inspired, and more.
Each section ends with a glossary of related terms, and informational sidebars provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people in Formula 1. Sleek illustrations of the cars, technology, and drivers impart the visual feel of F1 throughout.
With Motorbooks’ Speed Read series, become an instant expert in a range of fast-moving subjects, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop art–inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads.
Top Reviews
It doesn't go into great depth, but you'll learn a few things and ...by ChuckG (5 out of 5 stars)
February 15, 2018
If you're an F1 snob, this is not for you. It contains one page technical, historical and driver tidbits. It doesn't go into great depth, but you'll learn a few things and enjoy it this light read.
Great Primer
by David Heaukulani (5 out of 5 stars)
September 11, 2019
Helped to understand F! quickly and easily
Four Stars
by Chris M. (4 out of 5 stars)
November 25, 2017
Brother loved it for his collection.
I cool book to have if you're a big F1 fan ...
by Brian F1 (4 out of 5 stars)
November 21, 2017
I cool book to have if you're a big F1 fan and a nice coffee table piece; easy read, nice illustrations, some quality insight. However, I don't think it is the "go-to" material for upcoming F1 fans that it was intended to be.
An interesting textbookish guide to F1
by A. Marbach (5 out of 5 stars)
May 29, 2018
Much like the other books in the Speed Read series, F1 is split into seven sections (chapters) and filled with beautiful matte illustrations and relevant sidebars in each subsection. Also each section also ends in that lovely glossary- which I love even more in the F1 book than I did in the car design book because sometimes racing terminology in F1 is different than I am use to and it helps this NASCAR and NHRA lover figure out what is being discussed. The sections F1 is broken up in order are: Technology, Drivers, Rivalries, Racing Circuits, Flag To Finish, Staying Alive, and Taking Care Of Business. As someone who has watched F1 on multiple occasions or but not closely enough to know all the intricacies this particular form of motorsport, I found this book refreshing as a crash course in the particulars of F1 and what makes it unique in the motorsports world. Much like Car Design, F1 is also written in a clear, easy to read manner. My favorite section in this book was Rivalries, which lists a several of the sports stand-out rivalries. Especially with some of the more historic rivalries, while I likely recognized the name of at least one of the drivers I was able to read through the particulars of what makes that specific rivalry contentious. My second favorite section was the Staying Alive section as it detailed safety and how it has evolved with F1 through the years. I loved this book (and this series) and if you are even just slightly interested in F1 racing, I think you will like this book too as it approaches the series from a NOVICE's approach.
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