Formula 1 The Turbo Era

Explosively fast and notoriously difficult to drive, turbocharged cars blew onto the Formula 1 circuit in 1977; by the mid-1980s, they had evolved into the most powerful cars in the sport's history. This in-depth examination of F1's turbocharged era -- 1977 to 1988 -- traces the birth, development, and ultimate demise of the breed. Largely pictorial with explanatory captions, the book utilizes spectacular color photography to guide the reader through the engineering that enabled such phenomenal performance. Action shots demonstrate the principles of the turbocharged F1 car, presenting the technology in a package that's understandable and invaluable to any F1 enthusiast.

The Art of the Formula 1 Race Car 2022 presents thirteen of the most exciting F1 race cars from seventy-plus years of competition, captured in the studio portraits of master automotive photographer James Mann. The photographs in this sixteen-month calendar showcase greats from Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, Lotus, Brabham, and Mercedes, portraying not just the vehicles’ engineering and technological brilliance but also their inherent beauty—the captivating result of Formula 1’s mix of competition, creativity, and technical ingenuity that makes these racers works of mechanical art. With a convenient page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2021, followed by individual pages for the months of 2022, keep yourself on track throughout the year while enjoying Formula 1's most captivating and successful race cars from the 1950s to today.

This book is the third in Evro’s multi-volume, decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through its teams and cars. This installment examines the 1980s, when the sport moved into its spectacular turbo era, first with Renault, Ferrari and BMW-powered Brabham, then with sustained periods of success for McLaren with Porsche-made TAG engines and Williams with Honda power. After the last win for the evergreen Ford Cosworth DFV in 1983, turbos prevailed until regulation change for 1989 brought back normally aspirated engines, now of 3.5 litres. Besides Formula 1’s high achievers, this book also covers the entire supporting cast, where much curiosity lies in discovering the travails of obscure and unsuccessful cars. This wide-ranging, colorful and authoritative book will be treasured by all Formula 1 fans. Year-by-year treatment covers each season in fascinating depth, running through the teams — and their various cars — in order of importance. Two teams dominated the decade, McLaren and Williams taking all but two of the drivers’ and constructors’ titles: McLaren’s World Champions were Niki Lauda (1984), Alain Prost (1985, 1986 and 1989) and Ayrton Senna (1988), while Williams’s were Alan Jones (1980), Keke Rosberg (1982) and Nelson Piquet (1987). The two other significant winning teams were Brabham, which took Nelson Piquet to two drivers’ titles (1981 and 1983), and Ferrari, which won two constructors’ titles (1982 and 1983). Other winning marques were Benetton, Ligier, Lotus, Renault and Tyrrell. Over 600 photos — entirely in color and all from the magnificent archives of LAT Images — show every type of car raced by every team and driver, presenting a comprehensive survey of all participants. The sweep of the decade covers sustained technical advances, particularly in carbon-fiber construction and ever-increasing power outputs. Detailed text includes car specifications and technical essentials.

This is a study of how the first Turbo Grand Prix car came to be a reality, from the first ideas to the final ultimate success of a Grand Prix victory. Includes the history of each company involved, the reasons for the creation of the first Turbo-charged Grand Prix car. The book covers the development of an experimental car by Alpine in the 1960's. Of the men who worked with Gordini the engine tuning genius and who went on to create a power unit that changed the worlds thinking on engine design. Then Renault designed and built its Grand Prix car to the specific Formula 1 regulations. It goes on to cover the full story of the period of the Renault Turbo Grand Prix cars.

F1 Mavericks is the story of the grandest, most influential, and most fondly remembered era in Formula 1 racing as seen through the lens of master motorsports photographer, Pete Biro. The period from 1960 to 1982 saw the greatest technological changes in the history of Formula 1 racing: the transition from front engines to rear engines, narrow-treaded tires, massive racing slicks, zero downforce, and neck-wrenching ground effects—and, of course, a staggering increase in performance and reduction in lap times. In short, the period saw the creation of the modern Formula 1 car. This is also the time when legendary names who defined F1 were out in full force: Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Dan Gurney, Sir Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Bruce McLaren, Jody Scheckter. We’ll see and meet all of them. But F1 Mavericks also focuses on the designers and engineers behind the cars—men like Colin Chapman, Sir Patrick Head, Maurice Philippe, Franco Rochhi, Gordon Murray, and many others. We’ll hear directly from many of them, including a foreword from 1978 F1 World Champion, Mario Andretti. Every chapter is a photographic account of key races throughout the period, supplemented with sidebars featuring key designers and technologies, like wings, ground effects, slick tires, turbochargers, and the Brabham “fan” suction car. F1 Mavericks is an international story, and includes loads of information on designs from Japan (Honda), Britain (McLaren, Tyrrell, Cooper, BRM) Italy (Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), France (Matra, Ligier, Renault), Germany (Porsche, BMW) and the United States (Eagle, Shadow, Penske, Parnelli). Strap yourself in for the story of the greatest era in Formula 1 racing—it's all here in F1 Mavericks.

Dive into the heart of Formula 1's thrilling turbo hybrid era with this comprehensive exploration of the sport's technological revolution. From the roar of turbocharged engines to the whirr of electric power units, this book delves deep into the evolution of Formula 1 cars, uncovering the innovations that have propelled the sport into a new era of performance and sustainability. Discover the cutting-edge technologies driving Formula 1 forward, from advanced aerodynamics and lightweight materials to hybrid powertrains and energy recovery systems. Explore the predictions and emerging concepts shaping the future of Formula 1, from electric propulsion and autonomous driving to sustainable fuel solutions and immersive fan experiences. But the journey doesn't stop there. Balancing tradition with technological advancements, this book navigates the complexities of Formula 1's heritage and its relentless pursuit of excellence. From historic races to groundbreaking innovations, from the roar of the engines to the thrill of the track, join us on a journey through the turbo hybrid era of Formula 1, where tradition meets innovation, and the future is waiting to be written.