The History Of Formula 1 To The Rhythm Of Fast Lap

DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL IN TIME FROM 1950 TO 2020 AT THE SPEED OF A FORMULA 1 AND ENJOY THE HISTORY OF THE MAXIMUM CAR COMPETITION? Formula 1 is the obsession to be the fastest on the asphalt. It is the passion for that split second that separates success from failure. We enjoy its cutting-edge technology, seeking to polish that piece that allows you to start a few thousandths from the stopwatch; develop the most powerful engine to make the car fly on the track or control the wind to turn it into a few extra kilometers per hour through aerodynamics. And of course, we enjoy the battles on the track at the limit between life and death, overtaking off the track at more than 300 km / h, pianos devoured to the extreme assuming the risk of an accident or off the track ... But above all, Formula 1 is its history. Let's face it, there's no race we see without bringing back memories of the glorious past. You don't enjoy this sport so much without knowing its route, its history, the greatness that one day was and will continue to be and that comes back to our minds every time the engines roar. It would not be covered with that halo of heroism without those times in which those heroes through the control of time and speed became legends on the asphalt. In this book you can take a pleasant walk through its history in the form of simple keys to remember those wonderful years, or discover them if you are new to this sport to really know what that means. You will find, among many other things: The origin of Formula 1: the first victory and its first champion The debut of Ferrari and the glory of Ascari Fangio's multi-brand domain The revolution in rear engines and 1.5 liter engines British dominance of the scene The aerodynamic revolution Time for Heroes: Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi The Golden Age of Lotus The resurgence of Ferrari and Niki Lauda Williams' glory days The battle between Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna within McLaren The greatest F1 legend: origin and rise of Michael Schumacher Fernando Alonso and the end of the Kaiser's rule The era of Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel The hybrid era and the absolute dominance of Mercedes Lewis Hamilton, the call to break all record 2020 and the future of Formula 1 Enjoy the wonderful history of Formula 1 on this essential tour for any fan who wants to devour the true flavor of what this legendary competition entails and enjoy their races to the fullest.

Art of the Formula 1 Race Car brings a selection of these spectacular machines into the studio to expose not just the engineering brilliance of these cars, but also their inherent beauty.

The adrenaline-fueled, high-octane world of Formula One has created some of the greatest moments in sporting history. From the intense rivalries between teams and drivers, such as Alain Prost and Arton Senns and 2015's Rosberg and Hamilton, to the infamous tracks that have created moments of tragedy and triumph -- F1's greatest moments read like a film script. The Cahier Archive has captured the drama from the 1950's to the present day including Lewis Hamilton's 2015 winning season. It is fulled with stunning behind-the-scenes shots, from pit stops to personal moments, beautiful portraits of the drivers and atmospheric shots of the racing in action. Structured around three sections: Drivers and Rivalries, Teams and Cars, and Tragedy and Triumph of the Circuits, Formula 1: The Pursuit of Speed captures the intensity and beauty of the sport. Each sectionis introduced with vivid essays by F1 correspondent Maurice Hamilton, and filled with the Cahier's beautiful and resonating photographs, many unpublished giving a behind-the-scenes look at the world of F1.

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.

For as long as there have been automobiles, there have been courageous men and women with nerves of steel, willing to risk life and limb to race them. This book takes you on an inside look at one of the greatest racing sports of them all: F1. Let HistorCaps take you on a journey through the creation of the sport to what the future holds! HistoryCaps is an imprint of BookCaps Study Guides. With each book, a brief period of history is recapped. We publish a wide array of topics (from baseball and music to science and philosophy), so check our growing catalogue regularly to see our newest books.

Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport with the fastest cars and the best drivers in the world. This book charts the glamorous history of the sport from the pre-Championship days of road racing and riding mechanics to Lewis Hamilton's stunning last-lap Championship victory in 2008. The drivers, the cars, and the crashes are all here--a different story for each day of the year.

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.